Behind the Curtain

The Illusion

von Joey Anthis

550 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

'Behind the Curtain' is a powerful and honest look into the life of Joey Anthis, who grew up in a home where love came with conditions and pain often stayed hidden. As one of five adopted children, Joey learned early on to wear a brave face, hiding his own hurt to protect others. This emotional memoir shares his real-life journey-from a childhood filled with chaos and his mother's illness, to the deep connection with his sister Carolyn, and the heartbreak that followed her death. Joey tells his story in acts, like scenes in a play, showing how each chapter of his life shaped the next. After losing Carolyn, he turns to addiction and anger, using dark humor to cover his pain. But behind the laughter is a young man simply trying to survive a world that hasn't been kind. Through foster care, failed jobs, and broken friendships, Joey keeps searching for peace, for belonging, and for himself. He writes with unfiltered truth and surprising humor, offering a voice for anyone who has ever felt invisible or not good enough. This isn't just a story about hardship but about finding strength in the middle of it. 'Behind the Curtain' reminds us that healing takes time, and even when life feels heavy, we can still choose to stand up and keep going.