Therapy for the Soul, One Ruin at a Time.
“A Must-Read... reshapes your perspective on history, healing, and humanity."
-KC Finn
USA Today Best-Selling Author
“Rare and Unforgettable”
-Kathryn Dare
San Francisco Book Review
Foreword by
Dr. Philip Stone, Director of the Institute for Dark Tourism Research at the University of Lancashire, UK
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"A powerful and often gripping guided tour through some of humanity's dark places."
— Kirkus Reviews
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"Remarkable writing... readers feel as though they're truly there."
-Carmen Tenorio
Readers' Favorite
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"Discoveries from historical moments, philosophical inquiries, and much more set this book apart from other travel memoirs."
-Ruffina Oserio
Readers' Favorite
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"Scott blends personal narratives and historical insights... creating a narrative that is both engaging and introspective."
-Reedsy Discovery
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About
This isn’t just a book about dark places. It’s a journey into the heart of human suffering—where readers come face to face with history’s most painful truths and discover something unexpected: themselves.
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Through reflections at sites like Auschwitz and Ground Zero, Beyond the Darkness shows how confronting the past can spark resilience, courage, deeper love, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s about honoring the fallen—and rising stronger because of it.
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Chad Scott, PhD, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years in mental health, a former university instructor in psychology and criminal justice, and the author of three books—including a multi-category #1 Amazon best-seller. Blending memoir, psychology, and transformative travel, his work has drawn comparisons to Viktor Frankl, Cheryl Strayed, and Anthony Bourdain.
Published in partnership with Whitefox Publishing, London