The Day the Dam Burst

About this book

Born in Mexico and raised in a strict old-colony Mennonite family after immigrating to Canada, Peter Enns spent his life striving to be the man his faith and community expected him to be. Over the years, he moved from old colony to evangelical and pentecostal circles, always searching for truth, belonging, and peace. But behind the faithful image was a truth he could not speak. The Day the Dam Burst is the deeply personal and ultimately hopeful story of a man who, after sixty-five years of silence, found the courage to live honestly and love without fear. Through faith and doubt, shame and grace, Peter's journey reveals how authenticity can heal what repression once broke-and how it's never too late to be free."A sweet and thoughtful memoir that mixes casual, affectionate, and frequently funny anecdotes about the author's childhood with his profound struggle between his religion and sexual orientation." -IndieReader"An engaging life story spent in multiple cultural and religious environments, written with clarity, humor, and a gentle, affectionate tone." -IndieReader"A solid choice for readers interested in real-life stories, everyday human relationships, and the courage it takes to live authentically." -IndieReader