Exposing Sexual Abuse Predators and those who cover for them since 1985!
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2021 marked the ten year anniversary since the first printing and release of UnHoly Communion.
Since I've experienced numerous significant episodes that I've added into this New Expanded Edition with details about dramatic, challenging and unexpected encounters that I've faced. These new life challenges, shocked, disappointed and tested me while other moments brought tremendous joy, satisfaction, inspiration and further healing. Find out why the Claretian Missionary Order hired an attorney to offer me a "settlement" just before UnHoly Communion was to be released in 2011. Discover my unexpected connection with two survivors of a former priest associate I knew in the seminary, who was convicted of their sexual assaults, and our successful collaboration to stop his early parole. Learn about my unexpected but necessary confrontations with two separate National Male Survivor organizations over disturbing secret policies and my warnings to male survivors. |
Appeared on Oprah's "200 Men Stand Together" Shows November 2010
"Two of the most phenomenal shows I've ever done" - Oprah Winfrey
"Two of the most phenomenal shows I've ever done" - Oprah Winfrey
Hank was one of the 200 invited male survivor guests to appear on the landmark Oprah show,
along with Tyler Perry at Harpo Studios in Chicago. Aired November 5th & 12th 2010.
along with Tyler Perry at Harpo Studios in Chicago. Aired November 5th & 12th 2010.
More Reviews for UnHoly Communion
"The juxtaposition of religious chaos is compelling. An emotionally charged journey. Powerful in it's genuine open and powerful truthfulness." - Christina Crawford, author, "Mommie Dearest"
"UnHoly Communion, despite the difficult subject matter and candid recollections of his ordeal, is really a testament to all of us who have been through similar experiences. Hank’s thoughtful and reflective presentation is not about grinding an ax, although he has every right to do so. It’s all about being honest, primarily with himself, then with his family, his religious community, and us." - Richard Wagner, Author “Secrecy, Sophistry & Gay Sex In Catholic Church; Systematic Destruction Of An Oblate Priest.”
"UNHOLY COMMUNION, takes us through the horrors of being sexually abused in his family of origin by a trusted uncle only to be followed by a second experience of sexual abuse by a trusted priest during his seminary training in the religious order of the Claretian Missionary Priests and Brothers. This book is worthy of a careful reading by anyone, but especially by those who have doubts about the effects of sexual abuse of vulnerable young people by members of the clergy or about the systemic pattern of enabling these same abusers to violate additional vulnerable people." - Voice of the Faithful (www.votf.org)
"UnHoly Communion is an important text regardless of your relationship to the subject. It illuminates realizations invaluable to survivors, but equally beneficial when understood by their partners, family and friends. As a survivor who considers himself advanced on the journey toward recovery, or what recovery is possible, I was profoundly struck by Estrada’s calm articulation of the complex emotional and social dysfunctions he developed. Refreshingly open and bravely honest."
- Dr. Matthew McVarish, Actor, Playwright, Survivor Spokesman
"Hank Estrada is quite a person. His words confer integrity, intelligence, healing and love to the reader. He dealt with unbelievably demeaning situations in a manner that shows his incredible personal strength and resourceful dedication to Christian ideals." - John Shuster, National Board Member and Seattle coordinator at SNAP
"UnHoly Communion offers a positive outcome of Estrada's struggle in redefining the meaning of a true relationship, fighting off the experiences of learning his childhood definition of pleasing others through body gratification. This childhood definition was the effect of his predatory uncle sexually abusing him since the age of five. Now as an adult who maintains his guard in coming to terms with his abusive relationships and loss of trust, Estrada offers victims of predatory adults his combat-ready experience and sources to assist them in reaching out for help in overcoming the varieties of social, mental, and spiritual damage that predators impose on their victims. In this work there is much more than Estrada's revelation of pedophiles and predatory priests in relationships with members of family or religious community. It is this: they keep their secrets well and create a clandestine separate community." - Andriyana K. Gonzalez, Ft.Worth, TX
"Hank Estrada's UNHOLY COMMUNION is powerfully written and presented, UNHOLY COMMUNION offers the way to freedom for every abuse survivor and all of us who just want to live our lives as the best person we can be."
- C. A. Webb "Conversations Book Club" Jackson, MS
"UnHoly Communion, despite the difficult subject matter and candid recollections of his ordeal, is really a testament to all of us who have been through similar experiences. Hank’s thoughtful and reflective presentation is not about grinding an ax, although he has every right to do so. It’s all about being honest, primarily with himself, then with his family, his religious community, and us." - Richard Wagner, Author “Secrecy, Sophistry & Gay Sex In Catholic Church; Systematic Destruction Of An Oblate Priest.”
"UNHOLY COMMUNION, takes us through the horrors of being sexually abused in his family of origin by a trusted uncle only to be followed by a second experience of sexual abuse by a trusted priest during his seminary training in the religious order of the Claretian Missionary Priests and Brothers. This book is worthy of a careful reading by anyone, but especially by those who have doubts about the effects of sexual abuse of vulnerable young people by members of the clergy or about the systemic pattern of enabling these same abusers to violate additional vulnerable people." - Voice of the Faithful (www.votf.org)
"UnHoly Communion is an important text regardless of your relationship to the subject. It illuminates realizations invaluable to survivors, but equally beneficial when understood by their partners, family and friends. As a survivor who considers himself advanced on the journey toward recovery, or what recovery is possible, I was profoundly struck by Estrada’s calm articulation of the complex emotional and social dysfunctions he developed. Refreshingly open and bravely honest."
- Dr. Matthew McVarish, Actor, Playwright, Survivor Spokesman
"Hank Estrada is quite a person. His words confer integrity, intelligence, healing and love to the reader. He dealt with unbelievably demeaning situations in a manner that shows his incredible personal strength and resourceful dedication to Christian ideals." - John Shuster, National Board Member and Seattle coordinator at SNAP
"UnHoly Communion offers a positive outcome of Estrada's struggle in redefining the meaning of a true relationship, fighting off the experiences of learning his childhood definition of pleasing others through body gratification. This childhood definition was the effect of his predatory uncle sexually abusing him since the age of five. Now as an adult who maintains his guard in coming to terms with his abusive relationships and loss of trust, Estrada offers victims of predatory adults his combat-ready experience and sources to assist them in reaching out for help in overcoming the varieties of social, mental, and spiritual damage that predators impose on their victims. In this work there is much more than Estrada's revelation of pedophiles and predatory priests in relationships with members of family or religious community. It is this: they keep their secrets well and create a clandestine separate community." - Andriyana K. Gonzalez, Ft.Worth, TX
"Hank Estrada's UNHOLY COMMUNION is powerfully written and presented, UNHOLY COMMUNION offers the way to freedom for every abuse survivor and all of us who just want to live our lives as the best person we can be."
- C. A. Webb "Conversations Book Club" Jackson, MS
"Thank you for the courage you have so faithfully shown over the years. I am very proud of you and all the efforts you are making to protect young people--and everyone--from abuse."
- Fr. Roland Lozano, CMF
(Former Provincial, Claretian Missionary Order)
"Thank you for the courage you have so faithfully shown over the years. I am very proud of you and all the efforts you are making to protect young people--and everyone--from abuse."
- Fr. Roland Lozano, CMF
(Former Provincial, Claretian Missionary Order)
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New 2022 EXPANDED EDITION
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