A Preacher's Lie Based on a True Story Author:James E. Young Jay was born in 1979, the oldest of three children. A Preacher’s Lie is the story of the hatred and disgust a father has for his children. Once a man of the church, Jay’s father turns his back on God due to the failure of his marriage. Forced to take care of his children in his wife’s absence, Jay’s father is convinced God is punishing h... more »im for leaving the church. The displeasure towards his children leads to a life of mental and physical abuse. His anger also unearths a dark addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine, an addiction that leads back to his early years in the church.« less