Vulnerable - by Ed Cohen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Annual statistics of male abuse can't accurately be recorded when there is a lack of reporting. Fear keeps its victims silent, and for decades, author and international exectutive Ed Cohen kept his lips sealed. Fans of What My Bones Know will enjoy this story of triumph as one successful man finally faces the one thing holding him down: the monster of his past.

What stops men from reporting abuse? Is it shame, the fear of not being taken seriously, or a lack of support and guidance? The answer is all of the above.

Because of the stigma attached to male abuse, millions of men across the globe suffer in silence each year. For several decades, Ed Cohen was one of them. For over fifty years, Ed carried a secret, living a life that looked like success on the outside, while inside, he battled silence, shame, and pain rooted in deep trauma. At a breaking point, he asked himself the same question he now poses to any victim looking for peace: What if the very mask you wore to succeed was the thing that kept you from healing?

Ed's memoir, Vulnerable, is more than a journey; it's a movement. A call to end the silence around abuse, shame, and hidden wounds. It's a roadmap for anyone ready to break free from their past and step into a life of truth, resilience, and purpose. Also serving as a guidebook, readers will find: five core transformative principles, practical strategies for building meaningful relationships, lifelong adaptability, and authentic purpose, inspiring mantras, and an A to Z appendix of healing challenges. Whether you are healing from your own scars or standing with someone who is, Vulnerable empowers you to be seen, to be heard, and to reclaim your life.

The time to end the silence is now. This is your invitation to join the movement.

About the Author

Ed Cohen (edcohen.org) is a globally respected leader in talent development and executive coaching whose life exemplifies the transformative power of resilience. From a childhood marked by severe abuse and silence, he rose to design leadership and learning programs that have impacted tens of thousands across more than seventy-five countries including during pivotal roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Satyam (now Tech Mahindra) in India. Today, Ed is a bold, compassionate voice for healing through vulnerability. He has authored the books Leadership Without Borders (John Wiley & Sons, 2007), and Transforming Teams (ATD Press, 2026) and co-authored Riding the Tiger (ASTD Press, 2010) with Priscilla Nelson. Through his work, his writing, and his willingness to share the truth behind the mask, he inspires others to break free from shame and reclaim their stories. His passion for empowerment spans from mentoring vulnerable youth in India to helping executives lead with authenticity and purpose. His message is clear: healing is possible and no one has to walk that path alone.