In his revelatory and ultimately uplifting biography, Secrets and Shame, Dr. James W. Mercer shares how he recovered from his abusive childhood bottoming out after he turned to drugs for solace. Finally, he found self acceptance and a Jewish spiritual awakening filled with love and an abiding faith in humanity. Currently, he owns a foster care and adoption agency focusing on the hundreds of children throughout Texas who have suffered abuse. A worthy read. So Suzy Says.