Scarred

A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed

De: Clark Fredericks

Narrado por: Clark Fredericks

A memoir of trauma and transformation by a man who was haunted by childhood abuse but who fought his way back—a journey from vengeance and prison to freedom and redemption.

For a boy growing up in the 1970s, rural northern New Jersey was a year-round playground, filled with secret fishing holes, enchanted woods, and private trails to explore with friends. But this childhood idyll was snatched from Clark Fredericks by a man he regarded as a local hero: Dennis Pegg, the town’s Boy Scout leader, a law enforcement officer with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department, and, as Fredericks would discover, a serial predator.

Through his teenage years and young adulthood, Fredericks kept silent about the horrific abuse he experienced, turning to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and sex addiction to numb the memory. For decades, he remained tormented by shame, unable to share the secrets that were eating away at his psyche—until he violently confronted his abuser.

At once heartbreaking and uplifting, Scarred is the story of a man who overcame the destructive aftereffects of violence and abuse that nearly destroyed him. Now an advocate for victims and a prominent voice in support of child abuse law reform, Fredericks powerfully illustrates the healing power of love and trust.

©2025 Clark Fredericks (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Incredible story

This is an incredible story and Clark’s narration makes it even better. The way Clark is open about how this affected him and how he overcame those scars is important. Everyone should read this book

Author's story telling ability Christopher Drake

Amazing read. The prologue draws you in and every chapter gets deeper and deeper. Possibly the most engaged I have ever been reading a book. Emotional and honest as an author can be. Clark Fredericks is an incredible story teller. Not for the faint of heart but you'll most likely experience this story as if you're sitting with the author alone hearing his story. Something about this book will no doubt make you be a better person for having read it.

Fantastic!

This is by far one of the best true crime memoirs I have ever read. The author is a wonderful narrator and I completely recommend this book!

Powerful!

This book broke my heart and put it back together again. I loved that the author has narrated this book!

What a Story, what a man

What a moving story. I commend Clark for how he’s taken all this and really turned his entire life around. It’s truly inspiring.

Proud of humanity and the justice that brought true redirection

The change of his life and how he embraced the learning curve he was given. Shows there’s still true change in humanity even after terrible travesty and true deviation the travesty has caused.

An emotional journey and well narrated

First, I’d like to commend Clark Fredrick’s for narrating this book. It’s awesome when writers read for their own audio versions but also, man, he held it together in moments that had me in tears. It’s an extremely powerful and inspiring book.

Love this book!

I have followed this mans journey since watching his episode on Soft White Underbelly on youtube . Been able to hear him tell his story in his on voice makes it even better. Learning about his
childhood and everything that let up to his arrest paints a clear picture of how trauma will burrow into our soul and shape us into someone we dont recognice. But that is never too late to become who we are ment to be.

A story of relatability, inspiration and motivation

As I read this book and knowing Clark - grateful is the first word that comes to mind. Having the pleasure of being linked to someone with such strength, vulnerability and determination is truly an honor. I have always valued being able to to go Clark for advice since the day I found out we were linked through a family friend … I now not only value but feel impeccably THANKFUL to have that opportunity. Whether you have been through extreme trauma or not - Scarred is an amazing read. Clark you are a truly a humble hero I pray that you truly do see your strength . So proud of you my dude - to know you is to be inspired by you. Keep aiming for the moon and land amongst the stars as you are gathering them and sharing them with those in need of inspiration. Here is to you my friend!

Childhood abuse is one of the worst crimes in our country.

I love that the author narrated the book. To me this is the worst abuse that goes on in our Country and all over this World !!!