When Does A Secret Become A Lie?: The Story Of Michael J. Bulls From Rebellion to Restoration

For seventeen years, Michael J. Bulls believed he knew who he was—until one sentence shattered his identity: “You’re not even their son.”What followed was anger, rebellion, and a decades-long search for truth.From a childhood that spanned continents to military injustice, professional success, addiction, a broken relationship, cancer, and ultimately spiritual renewal, Michael’s journey is raw, honest, and deeply redemptive. His story wrestles with family secrets, identity, race, discipline, and the consequences of hidden truths.But this is not just a story about pain.It is about grace.It is about second chances.It is about the slow, powerful work of restoration.In this deeply personal memoir, Michael invites readers to consider a profound question: When does a secret become a lie? And more importantly—can truth heal what secrecy once destroyed?This book is a testimony that it’s never too late to return home, rebuild your life, and walk in peace. Read more