Boy in the Barn

In author Kurt B. Ellis’ words in his introduction, BOY IN THE BARN is not for the faint of heart and should only be read by those with a strong constitution. Through the fictional re-telling of his family’s history, Ellis highlights how a cocktail of inbreeding, mental health issues and intergenerational abuse and trauma led to his awful experiences as a child, thereby furthering the inherited trauma. A toxic combination of conservatively-held views, both deeply religious and racist, were the foundation on which their morals were built and passed on through generations. Through his powerful story, hopefully readers will come away with the understanding that they can persevere through anything.