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Book Synopsis: A deeply personal yet candid saga of a gay Secret Service Agent in the Obama era; an agent who was struggling with his own identity, marriage, discrimination, and balancing the demands that accompany being assigned to protect the most powerful people in the world. Cory Allen delivers an amusing view into his adventurous life, with abundant historical and pop-culture references, twists and turns of his relationships, and an inside look into life as a gay Special Agent in the hyper-masculine career field. Through intense self-reflection, he recounts the impacts it had on his life and the hardships imposed by a career in the spotlight. At the pinnacle of his career, he left the Secret Service to restart his life in California and begin the process of finally being his own person. Struggling to break free from societal norms, creating his identity apart from his all-consuming profession, and learning to listen to intuition are at the heart of this memoir.
"In this illuminating, powerfully personal story, everything and nothing is secret."
The memoir raises profound questions about how we become who we are, discover ourselves all at once and then gradually, and how we choose to pursue what we need, together or separately. Sometimes we see in the dark, and sometimes we wait for the sun to rise. When you read a life story like this, one that illuminates sexual topics of the sort that casual acquaintances don’t usually talk about, it’s like putting on night-vision goggles: Everything and nothing is secret.”
- Independent Book Review
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Breaking Free: A Saga of Self-Discovery by a Gay Secret Service Agent is a captivating memoir that takes you on a journey of personal growth and overcoming adversity. This deeply personal yet candid saga follows the life of a gay Secret Service Agent during the Obama era, as he navigates his own identity, marriage, discrimination, and the challenges of protecting some of the most powerful people in the world.
Cory Allen, the author of this compelling memoir, provides an amusing and introspective view into his adventurous life. Filled with historical and pop-culture references, the book keeps you engaged with its twists and turns, especially when it comes to his relationships and the unique perspective of being a gay Special Agent in a hyper-masculine career field.
But this memoir goes beyond entertainment value; it offers a profound reflection on the impact of societal norms and the struggle to break free from them. Cory Allen's experience serves as an inspiration for anyone who has ever felt constrained by the demands of their profession or society's expectations. From leaving the spotlight of the Secret Service to restarting his life in California, this book is about the courage to be true to oneself and create an authentic identity.
In the words of Independent Book Review, "In this illuminating, powerfully personal story, everything and nothing is secret." Through his heartfelt narrative, Cory Allen raises important questions about self-discovery and the choices we make in pursuit of personal happiness. This memoir is a must-read for those who want to explore the complexities of human identity and the journey towards authenticity.
To embark on this introspective and eye-opening journey of self-discovery, click here to get your copy of Breaking Free: A Saga of Self-Discovery by a Gay Secret Service Agent today.
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