Scarred

A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed

By: Clark Fredericks

Narrated by: Clark Fredericks

A memoir of trauma and transformation by a man who was haunted by childhood abuse but who fought his way back—a journey from vengeance and prison to freedom and redemption.

For a boy growing up in the 1970s, rural northern New Jersey was a year-round playground, filled with secret fishing holes, enchanted woods, and private trails to explore with friends. But this childhood idyll was snatched from Clark Fredericks by a man he regarded as a local hero: Dennis Pegg, the town’s Boy Scout leader, a law enforcement officer with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department, and, as Fredericks would discover, a serial predator.

Through his teenage years and young adulthood, Fredericks kept silent about the horrific abuse he experienced, turning to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and sex addiction to numb the memory. For decades, he remained tormented by shame, unable to share the secrets that were eating away at his psyche—until he violently confronted his abuser.

At once heartbreaking and uplifting, Scarred is the story of a man who overcame the destructive aftereffects of violence and abuse that nearly destroyed him. Now an advocate for victims and a prominent voice in support of child abuse law reform, Fredericks powerfully illustrates the healing power of love and trust.

A Phoenix

I’m truly at a loss for words after reading Clark’s story. To me, he is like a Phoenix 🐦‍🔥—after all the trauma and challenges he endured, he rose from the ashes with strength and reclaimed ownership of his life. Clark, thank you for bravely sharing your journey with us—your book was powerful and inspiring. ❤❤

perseverance

His strength through incarnation & his battle and win w addiction, as I suffer and struggle daily on this. he gave me hope

Incredible

Clark Fredricks- what a story and what a man. The work you do in this book and in this world is vital. Thank you.

Real life redemption

Fascinating, interesting and relatable.
A fantastic story of Clark’s journey with his abuse.
You cannot help but like this guy, his perspective and introspection is inspiring.

You won't be able to put down his compelling story

Your heart breaks while reading this and it stays with you for a long time. Clark has perfectly captured his horrific circumstances and childhood tramua in a beautiful way that will give readers hope torwards their own struggles and motivate them to keep striving on. He was kind enough to have a phone call with me while I inquired about his faith through it all. A tragic story rewritten when he chose himself rather than his childhood monster. May God bless him and I will always be wishing him Godspeed.