Black Dad-White Dad: The James Womack Story

by James Womack

If this book were about a football game, instead of an ordinary life well lived, we would read thirty chapters where your favorite team is two points behind in the fourth quarter with forty five seconds left on the play clock. James is the quarterback and executes a play that produces the winning score with honor and dignity every time. His life is a complex tapestry woven with threads of racism, poverty, alcoholism, bravery, illiteracy, tension, paternal rejection, sexual exploitation, patient endurance, domestic violence and a strong faith in God. The challenges he faces would have caused men of lesser faith to find solutions deeply rooted in violence, hate, alcohol and disregard for humanity and the sacredness of life. James has invited you into the thoughts, feelings, successes, and failures of his life in an intimate and honest presentation. You will be honored by his honesty, and humbled by his courage and determination. There are enough struggles in this personal history to deter the brave but not enough to stop the honored bravery of someone who knows God. "Black Dad-White Dad" choreographs the life of black kid growing up in Mississippi as he transitioned from sharecropper status to urban life, from illiteracy to education in the forties and fifties. James does what so many think we may want to do in our life. He not only asks the questions but searches for the answers. One might say he should be mad at the world, but he is not. He does not let his life experiences be an excuse or the answer but uses each challenge and blessing as a welcome mat to the next chapter of his life.

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2013

About the author

Born into povety and illiteracy, I am now a college graduate. IO serviced in the US Army 21 years which included one year in Vietnam and 13 years in Germany. I am the father of 4 and grandfather of 5. I am married to my bride for fifty-two yers.On 3/25/13, Author House released my first book, a historical autobiography “Black Dad-White Dad, The James Womack Story”. This is a snapshot of black life in Mississippi under Jim Crow Rule. My book came to be because of a Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) men’s’ retreat at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fishers in 1988. I was totally rejected by my father my entire life. God shielded the facts from me until I was fifty-eight years old, both parents deceased and I had the mental and spiritual maturity to understand and forgive all parties. I gave the spiritually talk which ended with eleven men in tears. My CRHP brothers told that the world needed to hear my story. This was the embryo of “Black Dad-White Dad, The James Womack Story”.

Reviews

[Toni Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished reading this book on December 26. I thoroughly enjoyed every word and can't wait to interview author James Womack in the New Year! I will include my review along with Mr. Womack's interview. Happy New Year, everyone!

[LAWonder10 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I searched my shelves for a book I felt would even remotely fit int o a "Freedom" blog hop and decided this may "fit the bill". How little did I know how very appropriate it would be! This is not only the astounding story of a black man growing up during the Jim Crow period of unrest in Mississippi/Louisiana, but of a individual awakened to new truths and a strong appreciation for America and its Constitution. James Womack - born in 1940 - tells of his, spiritual & intellectual growth and of his humiliations, pain, and unlimited challenges.

As one who thought I understood the horrors of WWW11 & the Viet Nam war, I had a rude awakening to how very brutal the Viet Nam War was and how misled the World was by the media from America and abroad. I am aware of the way this Nation welcomed home the veterans who had fought with honorable intentions for others freedoms . However, I was not aware of the injustices that greeted them as they landed on America's shores. Many family members and friends served in those wars, some lost their lives, all were forever emotionally scarred for what they endured for others - FOR US!!

I heartily encourage all to read this humbling, inspiring story of this man's life growth and battles. I am certain all who read this will become a better person for doing so. What an incredible example of faith, forgiveness, perseverance, patriotism, lover of God and mankind he is.

If ever one deserves our support, he does.

There was a bit of repetition. The title is vague to me. Abetter title would be more fitting. However the book cover could not have been better. Also, be aware that although there is no profanity or sexual situations, some of the wording at times is very graphic.

In my review of this book, I offer a strong Four Stars rating.

*This was gifted to me by the author for an honest review, of which I have given.

[Karin Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope to meet you again to talk now that I read your book,

I really enjoyed read about Jim's life. He asked me to read and I am glad I did. We have a lot on common, and lots after differences. Life is a struggle. It's a pleasure reading about how God helps when you least expect it.

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[Marvela Dawnay · Rating 5 out of 5]

By reading Black Dad - White Dad, you will find that by staying in faith, you will have the strength to conquer any fears that come upon you.
Mr. Womack grew up in an abusive environment but because of the faith, courage and wisdom that was shared with him by his mother, he was able to overcome any barriers that came before him. All throughout his book, Mr. Womack quotes scripture from the Bible and attributes his ongoing success to his mother and the hands of God.
As a reader you will find that when one door closes there is always a door open to better opportunities as long as you stay in faith.
Not only did Mr. Womack experience abuse while growing up but also racism, poverty, alcoholism, risk taking, bravery, illiteracy, tension, paternal rejection, sexual exploitation, and patient endurance.
At the end of his book Mr. Womack stated, "I have conquered all with the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. I am victorious.”
No matter what Mr. Womack endured, he always turned his victim status into a triumphant victory with honor and dignity.
His life story shows us the perfection of the art of taking life’s lemons and turning them into lemonade.

[R&R Express · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing story

Thank you Mr. Womack for telling me.about your book. This is such an amazing life story, filled with faith triumphing over struggle. I learned that there is so much we have taken for granted as a child born in the 70's. God Bless you.

[Another · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me. Really terrible writing too.