Dreams Are For The Dead

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S Elias W Sharp

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Desert Light Press
25 February 2026

Biography: general; Violence in society; Child abuse; Coping with personal problems; Coping with drug & alcohol abuse

Dreams Are For The Dead is a raw, honest and deeply personal memoir by Author S. Elias W Sharp about surviving childhood abuse and finding a way out of addiction. Told with unflinching clarity and emotional truth, this book traces the author's journey through trauma, self-destruction, and ultimately, healing.

This is a book about survival. With vivid scenes, painful memories, and moments of unexpected grace, Sharp invites readers into the silence he carried for years- and the words he finally found to break it. For anyone who's lived through darkness and wondered if change was possible, Dreams Are For The Dead is a powerful reminder: even the most damaged stories can still be told- and still be redeemed.

Born and raised in the American South, Sharp's story unfolds in a world where silence was survival, and shame was stitched into the seams of everyday life. Through the pain of abuse and the isolating weight in a place that demanded conformity, Sharp learned early to disappear. What followed was a long descent into self-destruction: addiction, broken relationships, and the quiet belief that his life simply didn't matter.

Through shattered moments and unexpected mercies, something began to shift. This memoir traces that transformation not as a clean arc, but as a series of raw, staggering steps. Sharp does not flinch. He does not sugarcoat. Instead, he brings the reader into every dark corner. What emerges is a story both harrowing and holy, filled with brutal truths and the radical act of choosing to speak them aloud.

By: S Elias W Sharp
Imprint: Desert Light Press
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9798218746889
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 25 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Dreams Are For The Dead

""A gut-wrenching journey through pain, love, and self-discovery. This memoir will stay with you."" - Miles Channing, Literary Agent ""Boldly vulnerable and emotionally riveting."" - Elijah Hart, LGBTQ+ Advocate and Speaker, Atlanta, GA ""A soul-deep reflection on identity, grief, and resilience. Heartbreaking and healing all at once."" - Advance Reader Review

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