MONTPELIER, Ohio, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From hearing his father tell him he is going to hell, to meeting his boyfriend through an online personals ad, to feeling stuck achieving a dream he envisioned as he hid his true self, small town boy, Cory Calvin, discusses his emotional yet inspirational story in his newly released memoir "I Almost Became Me" now available on Amazon and Kindle.
Cory's story is more than his struggle, it is a story of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and success. His experience will speak to many in the LGBTQ+ community who have yet to realize their own dreams beyond a series of closets. For anyone who has had to hide to survive and endure abusive relationships, this book offers an uplifting message, a healing touch, and the key to self-realization.
"The religious guilt I felt was stifling. I remember writing notes to myself when I was younger praying to God that I was not gay," Calvin recalls. "I blocked out my sexuality and used my energy to work my way to the top of the corporate ladder in New York City. And with each success, I always felt that I was so close to being who I should have been. That I had almost become me. Until one day I found the courage to leave it all behind and travel nonstop around the world. And during my solo travels I discovered my true self and redefined my dreams."
Cory Calvin grew up in rural Montpelier, Ohio. A graduate of Ball State University and the University of Florida, Cory began his career in New York City on Wall Street the day before September 11, 2001. After 16 years as a corporate finance and strategy executive, Cory left the 9-to-5 office behind and now travels the globe, living a location-independent lifestyle. He has visited all seven continents and over 40 countries (and counting). Cory operates an inspirational travel blog at http://www.thereiscory.com.
ISBN 978-1-7339306-0-4
To place orders for the book:
URL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733930604
To arrange a book signing or interview, contact Cory Calvin at 312-685-2519 or [email protected]. Visit http://www.IAlmostBecameMe.com for more information.
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