The House on 9th Line (Hardcover)

Aaron R.B. Bangay

ISBN 10: 1069853321 / ISBN 13: 9781069853325

Published by Aaron R.B. Bangay, 2026

About this Item

Hardcover. My grandfather Roland was the kindest man I ever knew. His unconditional love held our family together for generations. When he died, everything fell apart. The House on 9th Line is a raw and deeply personal memoir about love, loss, and the unravelling of a family bound by tradition but broken by silence, favouritism, and emotional wounds left unhealed. Set against the backdrop of a modest yet symbolic family home in a small town north of Toronto, I take readers on a reflective journey through generations shaped by war, trauma, addiction, and misplaced loyalty. Through vivid storytelling and unflinching honesty, I explore the manipulations of an emotionally immature grandmother, the deep scars of parental favouritism, and the lasting impact of addiction and financial betrayal . This book isn't just about the house; it's about the legacy of those who lived within its walls. I examine how inherited trauma and unhealthy coping mechanisms shaped the lives of my grandparents, parents, and extended family.As the bonds of kinship frayed, rivalries intensified, and communication collapsed, leaving behind emotional wreckage and estranged relationships.Despite the heartbreak, The House on 9th Line is also a story of healing, remembrance, and reclaiming truth.With tenderness and courage, I write to honour the memory of the man who taught me decency, compassion, and the power of being not just nice, but truly good. The House on 9th Line is a deeply personal memoir love, loss, and the unraveling of a family. It is also a story of healing, remembrance, and reclaiming truth. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The House on 9th Line (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Aaron R.B. Bangay
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1069853321
• ISBN 13: 9781069853325
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

My grandfather Roland was the kindest man I ever knew. His unconditional love held our family together for generations. When he died, everything fell apart.

The House on 9th Line is a raw and deeply personal memoir about love, loss, and the unravelling of a family broken by silence, favouritism, and emotional wounds left unhealed. Set against the backdrop of a modest yet symbolic family home in a small town north of Toronto, I take readers on a reflective journey through generations shaped by war, trauma, addiction, and misplaced loyalty.

I explore the manipulations of an emotionally immature grandmother, the deep scars of parental favouritism, and how inherited trauma contributes to those left behind being betrayed.

This book isn't just about the house; it's about the legacy of those who lived within its walls, and the emotional wreckage that can destroy relationships when no one is held accountable for the damage they leave behind.

Despite the heartbreak, The House on 9th Line is also a story of healing, remembrance, and the reclamation of truth. I ask readers to follow my journey in the hopes that they can also find peace with their own past.

About the Author

Aaron R.B. Bangay is a Canadian writer whose work explores memory, grief, and the complex bonds of family. Drawing from personal experience, he writes with honesty and vulnerability about loss, resilience, and the hidden dynamics that shape our closest relationships.He currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with his husband, whom he credits for his unwavering support as a cornerstone in the therapeutic process of writing this book.