Rich Christiansen, a USA Today Best-Selling Author, is preparing to launch his new book, 'BlindSighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing,' on October 14th. This memoir is an intimate exploration of the author's life, focusing on the moment a DNA test revealed shocking truths about his parentage, challenging his understanding of family and identity. Raised in Utah's Mormon community, Christiansen's life took an unexpected turn at 53 when he discovered he shared a biological father with only one of his three siblings, not the man who raised him.
The book navigates through Christiansen's emotional and spiritual journey to reconcile these revelations with his upbringing and faith. It sheds light on his parents' decisions, particularly his father John's blindness and the fears surrounding genetic conditions. 'BlindSighted' is not just a personal narrative but also a reflection on universal themes such as the essence of family, the sacrifices made out of love, and the bonds that go beyond genetics.
Christiansen's story is enriched by his entrepreneurial background, offering readers not only a tale of personal discovery but also insights into achieving financial security and adopting an opportunistic mindset. The memoir also addresses the delicate topic of deciding to have children despite potential genetic conditions, presenting it as a deeply personal choice.
Accompanying the book's release are two significant events. Christiansen will first discuss his work with the First Lady of Utah, Abby Cox, at The King's English bookstore in Salt Lake City on October 14th. Subsequently, on October 18th, he will appear with Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network, at the Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe, Arizona. These events promise to deepen the conversation around the book's themes.
'BlindSighted' is anticipated to strike a chord with readers facing their own questions about identity, family, and personal growth. Christiansen's narrative encourages a reevaluation of what family means, challenging readers to consider the strength of love and resilience in the face of life's unpredictability. As the release date approaches, 'BlindSighted' stands as a beacon for those on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing, offering a message of hope and the enduring power of familial bonds, regardless of biological connections.
