
A Life Measured in Sessions
Sex, Fitness, and Self-Destruction
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Paul Schmidt
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Craig Maltese
About this listen
Thrown into adulthood way too soon as a young boy, Craig Maltese divulges the years of turmoil he faced - from exposure to sexual behavior. Turning to the world of fitness as a healthy release, Maltese found that avenue too was rife with corruption, destruction, and bad choices. The challenges which led him down a dark path to an unhealthy relationship to sex and intimacy throughout his life would ultimately empower Maltese to find his authentic voice. Pain, heartbreak, and Maltese's eventual redemption makes this audiobook a must-listen.
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- Michael & Gillian Peri
- 10-19-20
Raw, brave and persistence
Incredibly brave of you to write your book and share with the world. Although your path was your own, I’m sure many who take the time to read this will find truth and similarities to their own lives. I pray people find hope in your writing and that their own lives have worth and they find their “Grace”.
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