Secret Shame is all about hidden secrets carved in silence. The story of the book Secret Shame starts from one snowy night in 1954, when Mary Ellen hands over her newborn to some strangers and takes a step back into a whole new world. Some decades later, a process of DNA matching begins to bring out the lie that was protecting her. All that can result in upsetting everyone she loves. Will the past be buried forever? What will happen when it will finally comes to the surface?
Tim Keenan is a Christian historical fiction author and a pastor who writes meaningful, impactful, and engaging stories. His books and novels are inspired by real-life struggles and the faith that makes people stronger. He is a Christian author who has listened to personal stories of many people over time, from workplaces to kitchen tables, and is now turning these moments into works of fiction.
The characters of Tim Keenan are not perfect. They are quite relatable as they make mistakes, ask difficult questions, and figure out things through prayer and self-reflection. All his books narrate how common people face big challenges in life and find real hope. He also aims to send out the message that even the hardest times can lead to something good.
Tim Keenan’s Secret Shame is all about letting people know how heavy it is to carry the weight of life’s unspoken truth. The story is intimate, faith-based, and character-driven, featuring family dynamics and the power of second chances. The story lingers in your mind and resonates with the readers who want to read books about family secrets. You’ll love it if you read honest and true stories on motherhood, silence, and redemption.
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I can relate to the characters of Secret Shame, and they all stayed with me for longer. The author has written them raw, making them believable and lovable.
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I started reading it on Sunday and didn’t put it back on the shelf until midnight. It is both honest and inspiring. I found a new hope while reading it.
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What Happens When Family Secrets Finally Surface?
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How Does Silence Shape a Mother’s Legacy?
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Can Redemption Bridge Decades of Regret?
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Secret Shame by Time Keenan is all about narrating how a single choice can echo through generations. It is the story of a young woman in the 1950s who got pregnant. Her family sends her away from her home to hide her growing belly. Soon after, she gave away her newborn for adoption, and what follows spans three generations. The book’s narrative has various timelines that intersect with each other. The story balances internal family drama, mystery, suspense, and love.
Tim Keenan is a pastor, author, and novelist who writes real-life inspired stories full of faith and hope.
If you are looking for historical fiction book recommendations, you must read Secret Shame and explore how a single secret bends a family. The book offers everything that lets you look into the lives of ordinary people fighting with guilt and finding hope. You’ll be gutted and grateful at the same time, soon after finishing the last page.
Tim Keenan is an author and pastor who writes emotionally rich novels inspired by his lifelong experience, real-life people, and faith.
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Reading Secret Shame is like reading some confessions, and the story hits straight to my heart. It fills my heart with the hope of the brightest life ahead.