My Dad Wears Prison Blues
My Dad Wears Prison Blues by L. J. Hamon is a young adult novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on January 26, 2016. This edition spans 242 pages and is presented in English. The story follows high school student Joshua, who grapples with the challenges of having a father in prison while his mother pursues her nursing degree and his sister faces her own difficulties. After the tragic shooting of his best friend, Joshua is consumed by thoughts of revenge, but he begins to receive letters from his father that reveal the harsh realities of prison life.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into social themes relevant to juvenile fiction, particularly the impact of incarceration on families. Through the letters from real prisoners, the book emphasizes the importance of making positive choices and the potential consequences of poor decisions. These letters serve as a resource aimed at helping the approximately five million children with incarcerated fathers, illustrating how understanding and guidance can influence their paths.
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This young adult novel tells the story of high school student Joshua, whose father is in prison. Josh’s mother is in nursing school, his sister Reeb has her own problems. And the shooting of his best friend makes him long for revenge. But Joshua’s father begins writing him letters about the harsh realities of prison life and he soon understands that he has to make the right decisions, or he will end up in the same place. This book includes letters from real prisoners who struggled to make it clear to their children that good choices can make a difference in their lives. And bad choices can cause them to end up in jail themselves. These handwritten letters, given to counselor L.J. Hamon are an invaluable resource which can be used to help council the roughly five million kids whose fathers are currently in prison.
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