The Places Left Unfilled: A Memoir
Description : Born to a single mother who would prefer she didn&#8217texist, Morgan has spent much of her young life in pursuit of one thing - a father. But when her close friendship with an older neighbor begins to attract suspicion, and connecting with her birth father isn&#8217tat all how she imagined it would be, Morgan&#8217slong-held hope begins to dwindle. That is, until, at the age of 14, Morgan meets Bill - her 45-year-old martial arts instructor.At first a teacher and father figure who Morgan can confide in, Bill soon reveals that his interest in her isn&#8217tentirely paternal. Despite her initial fear, Morgan craves the attention Bill is more than willing to lavish upon her, resulting in a several-months-long affair that will alter the course of both of their lives.Spanning four years of Cauley&#8217sadolescence, The Places Left Unfilled explores in harrowing detail the circumstances that may
lead a child to find solace in their sexual abuse. Told with immediacy and remarkable candor, Cauley&#8217sgripping narrative will stay with you long after you&#8217vefinished listening.