In the House of the Father

The sentiments expressed in poetry and prayer may be gentle and soothing or quite powerful and profound. Especially when writing is of a personal nature, it evokes moods, images, and emotions which reside within and come from the heart of the one trying to convey them.In The House Of The Father describes F. L. Richards? perceptions of a life which evolved from one shrouded in daunting sexual ambivalence and confusion to one where the acceptance and embracing of self-truth allowed him to leave the confines of a dark, emotional tomb and emerge into the light of real living, genuine love and completeness.This, his first published work, is a bittersweet reminiscence of people, places, experiences, and ideas which have helped shape who he is. While tears and smiles may not be visible, they are embedded in the words of this revisiting.In the House of the Father , was published 2006 under ISBN 9781600021930 and ISBN 160002193X.