A Memoir of Survival, Secrets, and Second Chances By Gregory G. Camacho
The Story I Once Swore I’d Never Tell
I was eight years old when my mother told me to go live with my father. That moment split my life in half.
Split Down the Middle is the raw, unfiltered story of what came after—a journey through abandonment, gang life, addiction, fatherhood, and the slow, painful climb toward healing. It’s about growing up between Newburgh, New York and Puerto Rico, about the love that tried to hold my family together, and the secrets that eventually tore it apart.
But this isn’t just about what broke me. It’s about what rebuilt me.
Told with brutal honesty and quiet grace, this memoir dives deep into the realities of childhood trauma, spiritual identity, and the long road to becoming a better man, husband, and father. It’s the story of learning how to love after betrayal, how to believe again after disappointment—and how to forgive, even when the apology never comes.
Why This Book Matters
If you’ve ever felt discarded, unseen, angry at God, or unsure where you belong—this book is for you. If you’ve struggled to break cycles, carry family wounds, or rebuild your life with nothing but grit and grace—this book is for you. If you’re ready to read something real—no fluff, no filters—this is that story.
“One of the most honest, emotionally gripping memoirs I’ve ever read.”
— Early Beta Reader
“This book cracked me open in the best way. Gregory’s truth gave me permission to face mine.”
— ARC Review
Coming Fall 2025
📖 Available in Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook 🖊️ Pre-order now and receive: • A signed digital thank-you • Early access to the first two chapters • A chance to join the virtual launch event