In UnHoly Communion, Hank Estrada offers a raw and revealing memoir of his harrowing experiences with childhood domestic violence, incest, and sexual assault by a predatory priest during university. He exposes how his family and the Catholic Church protected abusers, despite mounting evidence, and describes his long struggle to find healing. Through his story of perseverance, Estrada inspires readers facing their own traumas to believe in the power of hope, resilience, and reclaiming peace.

Here's what readers are saying about the book:

"The juxtaposition of religious chaos is compelling.  An emotionally charged journey.  Powerful in its genuine, open and truthfulness."

—Christina Crawford, author of "Mommie Dearest"

“This is an important story!  A great deal to say that can be of great help to victims and for the betterment of the church and society.”

—Richard Sipe, Author of “Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes”

“Very compelling, very disturbing, very well done!”

—David Glohessy, National Director, SNAP (Survivors Network of Those Abused By Priest)

"UNHOLY COMMUNION 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 

"UnHoly Communion illuminates realizations invaluable to survivors, but equally beneficial when understood by their partners, family and friends.  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

"UnHoly Communion confers integrity, intelligence, healing and love to the reader. Hank 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 victims of predatory adults Hank’s combat-ready experience and sources to assist survivors in reaching out for help in overcoming the varieties of social, mental, and spiritual damage that predators impose on their victims."

—Andriyana K. Gonzalez, Ft.Worth, TX  

"Hank Estrada's 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