American Leftovers

Surviving Family, Religion, and the American Dream

De: Heidi Wilson Messner, Shaun Wilson, Eric Wilson

Narrado por: Eric Wilson, Shawn Wilson, Heidi Wilson Messner, Mark Wilson, Michelle Wilson, Matthew Messner

American Leftovers is the story of Heidi, Eric, and Shaun, three children who follow their parents through eastern Europe on Bible-smuggling adventures in the early 1970s. When they return to the States, they face third-culture questions of home and identity. They also deal with sexual situations and abuse, while settling into an evangelical bubble with their parents who pastor a fast-growing church. Everything collapses when their father runs off with an 18-year-old girl, leaving behind his family and church. This forces Heidi, Eric, and Shaun to reconcile their own spiritual fervor with the lies and dysfunction so close to home.

©2022 Eric, Heidi, Shaun Wilson (P)2023 Eric, Heidi, Shaun Wilson

A fascinating, intricate heartwarming story of a real American family growing up and spreading the Gospel

A great read! (As an audiobook) The emotional ups and downs took me on a most enjoyable journey. The uplifting stories of faith in Jesus registered in my own heart like a bell ringing & calling the family to dinner. The book covers decades of stories from Heidie, Eric and Shaun which will keep you at the edge of your seat. This story has happenned in real life and if you have had tragic things happen in your family life and wondered how a path to forgiveness can be created, then you need to read or listen to this book. Betrayal, suicide, and sexual issues are discussed in an adult way, so I don't recommend it for kids. The collection of stories gives a revealing insight into a family centered around Christ and the honest desire to spread the Gospel using ordinary people who struggle like me with issues and trauma growing up. I give a sincere thank you for sharing your stories so honestly.

Oanh

thank you for sharing your life and lessons and letting us into your world.

Gripping and gutting

Loved this book! What a true expression of humanity and our potential to be both legends and screw-ups. This book is honest and honoring. It will challenge you. The writing is fantastic. The performance is great. The different perspectives make this an easy read. Couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!

WoW- like being on a adventure

You guys did amazing job telling your story. You and your siblings have a great voice for audio books. I feel like I am there as you read. This story would make an amazing movie.
5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟