Our Daddy, Their Father
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (708 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 059539521X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 202 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers said OUR DADDY THEIR FATHER by Bonita Young. Going HomeOUR DADDY THEIR FATHER is a poignant tale about shedding family secrets. The story opens on Christmas Day, the day the father of Janice Michelson and her brothers dies, and follows them through the next week as they mourn his loss, come to terms with the past, and heal old wounds. The death of Janice's father is significant because she, her siblings, and his relationship with her mother have been one of his biggest secrets. He was in fact, married to another woman with whom he had another, more legitimate, fami. Monifa Burke said Awesome!. I enjoyed "Our Daddy, Their Father" from the moment I began to read. I could definitely relate to various situations in the book that were both comical or sorrowful. Bonita Young's novel gives a fresh perspective on family, the challenges of building relationships, and the importance of communication. It's definitely a must-read.~Monifa B.. Bonita the brilliant Boyce Watkins Bonita Young is one of the best new black authors of our time. Her story is compelling and definitely worth reading. If you have ever experienced a dramatic family situation, you can relate to the characters in this book.Dr. Boyce Watkins - author of "What if George Bush were a Black Man?"
. Bonita Young is an Atlanta native and a single mother. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and works in information technology. Young devotes her time to her family,friends, her book club, and writing
She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and works in information technology. . Young devotes her time to her family,friends, her book club, and writing. About the AuthorBonita Young is an Atlanta native and a single mother
For many years the Michelson siblings have known that their father has another family—a wife and two children. Vincent Michelson, his sister Janice, and brothers Corbin and Ellis are preparing for their traditional Christmas celebration at their mother’s home when an unexpected interruption comes—the siblings receive the disturbing news that their father has died. Janice’s attempts to bring her family together are soon dispelled when the truth about her father becomes too painful to bear as her mother recalls a horrific episode from the past. Nontheless, this dysfunctional family also finds solace during a time when scars are revealed and death allows for no more secrets.. As the Michelsons unwillingly prepare for the funeral, painful and disturbing revelations continue to surface. What follows is an odd chance meeting that the Michelsons have only wondered about. But on the day of their father’s death, they unexpectedly meet members of this other family for the first time. Unspoken feelings about their father come to light when Corbin and Ellis refuse to attend his funeral