Publisher's Synopsis
IN HONOR OF MY AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHER & ALL FATHERS, HIS LIFE MATTERED TO SO MANY PEOPLE OF ALL CREEDS, RACES AND COLORS... I miss him every single day so very much....Yet I am thankful for every moment shared.My very first and only book to date, was written from the childhood memory as a little girl who grew up with a hard-working African American God-fearing father who was born and raised in the segregated south. Yet his experiences, creates a great backdrop for the positive way today in which I was able to interpret the world during my informative and growing years in the 1960s and 70s. As a result, when faced with various challenges in life to include racial challenges, I was able to cope with those challenges by the grace of God and the many prayers and selfless sacrifices made by my parents and others.The personal and spiritual characteristics identified in this book helps readers to understand the values of both child development and training as a parent. I share personal memories of my father's influence from various stages of my life while the country experienced a wide range of national, racial, and religious tensions during that time. Yet, I grew up believing all men (and women) were created equal, which afforded me the most wonderful diverse relationships with people from all backgrounds. This directly impacted my choices in life and decisions made as I grew older.The fascinating memories of a very wise, tenderhearted, and loving father who taught me about important lessons like values, character, and the real loving and trusting relationship I should desire to have with God are all outlined in this little book. It shaped my life in such a way that I began to see through spiritual lenses that God the Father was ultimately the real daddy, the Biggest Daddy of the Universe (BDU), as identified in this book.This book chronicles my memories in such a way that children of all ages can learn about life through a trusting relationship with a good father and a loving daddy. Parents, grandparents and guardians can also learn how to develop a trusting relationship with their children/grandchildren as they observe their imagination, curiosity, and explorations as a child.The valuable lessons found in this book is really about developing a real/authentic loving and respectful relationship with God. In the end, faith, hope, love, and forgiveness conquers all fear and pain from the inner most thoughts, dreams, imaginations and influences of a child.Come read through the pages as I recount the twists and turns of life growing up as a PK (Preacher's Kid). This book honors my daddy this holiday weekend, Dr. James Earl Thompson, who was a gospel preacher, bible school teacher, founder of a ministerial training school, and a "Local Treasure" in the city of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Because of his exemplary example as a father, along with his dedicated service to the Christian community for more than 49 years, half of the net proceeds from the sale of this e-book is dedicated to Christian Education in honor of my father. Order your copy today!
