A Father's Anguish - On Sale Now!
R.W. Doyen is an author, a business owner, an every man’s man, but above all else, he is a father and husband. Life’s everyday, tedious routines and small issues often get in the way of what’s important, family. If anyone can attest to this, Doyen can. He experienced the ultimate horror any father can ever face, his daughter came home to tell him that she was brutally attacked and raped.
Years later, after the pain had lessened and the fear began to slightly subside, R.W. Doyen decided to write about the family tragedy. What has transpired is a fictional representation based on true events of what a father feels after his daughter has been a victim of sexual assault. It is a story of fear, vengeance, law and hope. It is a story of what a family goes through when the most precious gift and blessing of a father and mother, a child, is assaulted and raped. It is a story of A Father’s Anguish.
R.W. Doyen graduated from the University of Maine and then from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. For twenty-four years, he practiced podiatry in Towanda, Pennsylvania. He relocated to North Carolina, founded a sea wall construction company, and began to write about this devastating episode in his life.
Below is an excerpt from “A Father’s Anguish”…
John Stratton’s twenty-year-old daughter came home, face bruised and swollen, after having been raped. The rapist had knocked her unconscious, took her to his house and repeatedly assaulted her. While she was still only semiconscious, he drove her back to where he had grabbed her and dumped her on the ground. He simply drove away. She was two hours away at college but managed to get to her car and drive home.
Her abuse devastated her father more than can possibly be imagined. The police were never notified. After months of physical and psychiatric therapy, she recovered but John did not. He was haunted by his anguish.
Sleepless nights and tortured days drove him nearly insane. His daughter remembered something about the exterior of the house and so for weeks John crossed and recrossed the residential neighborhoods of this small city until he found the house.
#1 by Doris & Earl on October 1, 2009 - 11:05 am
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Way to go, Doc.
#2 by deena and joel on October 1, 2009 - 5:02 pm
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
#3 by Ann and Bill on October 2, 2009 - 1:04 pm
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Fantastic job, Doc. It is going to be a best seller.
#4 by Mary on October 4, 2009 - 2:35 pm
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This was news to me – my best to you,Carol and your daughter – so sorry to hear about such a terrible ordeal she went through. Time does help to heal – your book sounds awesome – it will most definately help you and your family. Good luck for a “best seller”!
Mary
#5 by Lynne on October 5, 2009 - 1:39 pm
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I’m so proud of you Uncle Ray!
#6 by PWcruises on October 8, 2009 - 1:55 pm
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This tale is very well written and has an unusual plot structure. A great read!
#7 by Wayne Ziemba on October 13, 2009 - 1:59 am
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What an impressive, well written book! Being a father of a Daughter myself, you have placed me in your shoes from beginning to end. God bless you Doc and your family. I urge everyone to get a copy of this thrilling real life story!
#8 by Heather Dail on October 14, 2009 - 1:17 pm
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I know Stacey and her family well. They are the nicest, kindest people you could ever meet. Stacey is such a strong individual and I now know why. I admire her in so many aspects and I am proud to know the family. I am glad that time does heal and I wish the best for the family- they are AMAZING people! God Bless.
#9 by Todd Fuller on October 15, 2009 - 7:42 am
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As the father of 3 girls, I will be handing this out to all of their dates when the time comes. Hopefully, be able to get a case discount. Great story Uncle Ray!
#10 by Janet Brown Conaway on October 16, 2009 - 7:53 pm
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Congratulations on a gripping, story! Best wishes for future success in the “thriller” literary market…you’ve made your mark!
#11 by your son on October 18, 2009 - 1:09 pm
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Congratulations Pop,
I’m very proud of you for completing this story that you have worked on for so long. You are an amazing man and I am proud to have you as a father. It is truly a great read!
#12 by Marnie on October 22, 2009 - 4:20 pm
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Loved it! I couldn’t put it down . . . Thank you for sharing your story.
#13 by Dave Verrill on October 25, 2009 - 1:03 pm
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Hi Ray – during a visit this weekend with Fred & Carol Clough, Fred told us about your terrible experience. But we are happy you have overcome the demons and put the ordeal to good use. We are looking forward to reading the book!
Our best to you and your family.
Dave (Sigma Chi ‘65) and Jackie (Wolfe)
#14 by Ron Bernard on December 16, 2009 - 3:18 pm
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Congratulations Ray on a great story !! This book was very well written and it kept my interest at all times.. I couldn’t put the book down and just wanted to read the next chapter so I ended up by completing the book in one night !! I would recommend this book to everyone as it is a real life thriller that could happen to any one of our families.. Thanks for sharing Your story with all of us.. Looking forward to future stories from this very descriptive author.. Best of luck R.W. Doyen.
Ron Bernard M.H.S. 61
#15 by George Viger on December 26, 2009 - 6:30 am
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Ray, your book was great! you can’t be the same kid who lived @ the chicken farm
#16 by Sherri Difernando on January 9, 2010 - 12:47 pm
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What a horrific story to tell. You inspired me through the courage you found to tell your family’ story. I am sure your daughter as well your as your family are so proud of you for this effort. I could not put the book down once I started it, until I finished it. All girls should be blessed to have a Daddy like you.