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Confessions of a Disillusioned Father and Dishonored Husband: Are Our Children Just Lovely Angels or Real Opportunistic Undertakers?

by Paul Kemps

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  • Publisher: Self-Publish
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm

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Parenthood is often seen as the highest expression of love and sacrifice. Yet, for Philippe, a Congolese father, husband, and executive, the journey became one of painful disillusionment. In "Confessions of a Disillusioned Father and Dishonored Husband", Paul Kemps presents a memoir that examines the ambitions, struggles, and betrayals of a man who gave everything to his family and clan, only to be abandoned by those he served with devotion. Philippe's life is set against the backdrop of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country considered the richest in the world in terms of mineral resources, yet devastated by decades of conflict. Far from being simple tribal disputes, the wars are fueled by international demand for cobalt, coltan, uranium, and other rare minerals, with hundreds of micro-armed groups operating in the field to supply global industries. While violence and exploitation tear through regions, most Congolese families remain within the country, seeking refuge in safer provinces rather than fleeing abroad. Within this environment, Philippe faces not only the collapse of marriage and the ingratitude of his restricted family but also the betrayal of his wider clan, many of whom he supported and raised under his roof. His story highlights the dangers of blind devotion, the weight of cultural expectations, and the painful truth that love without boundaries can lead to ruin. Through heartbreak, he finds strength in faith, discovering that true security rests not in wealth, children, or family ties, but in God.

  • Title

    Confessions of a Disillusioned Father and Dishonored Husband: Are Our Children Just Lovely Angels or Real Opportunistic Undertakers?

  • Publisher

    Self-Publish

  • Published

    October 2025

  • Weight

    591g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9798349643521

  • ISBN-10

    8349643528

  • Eden Code

    7360442

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