"The Son Who Swallowed the Moon" by C. Raymond is a groundbreaking memoir and spiritual manifesto that journeys through the shadows of masculinity, abandonment, and identity-offering raw truth, emotional liberation, and ancestral healing.

Told through the lens of a Black gay man raised in Washington D.C., this book weaves personal narrative with deep introspection, esoteric teachings, and soul-baring honesty. C. Raymond shares a life shaped by father wounds, suppressed emotions, and a constant search for belonging-only to find transformation through the sacred art of shadow work.

From the trap houses of Southeast D.C. to spiritual awakenings guided by Tarot and ancestral dreams, Raymond's story is an alchemical odyssey through trauma, vulnerability, and radical self-acceptance.

This book is a beacon for those navigating identity, emotional repression, generational curses, and internalized shame. It speaks directly to Black men, queer readers, and anyone seeking to break cycles and reclaim their power.

A soulful blend of memoir, spiritual guide, and poetic reflection, The Son Who Swallowed the Moon reminds us: healing is not perfection-it's presence, truth, and choosing love over fear.

If you've ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy-this book will meet you in the dark and walk with you toward the light.