Just Like Daddy

by Thomas Long

Nigel Hawkins was one of the biggest drug dealers in Baltimore City. However, after years of drug use and resorting to crime to support his habit, he catches a charge that lands him in jail to serve a lengthy prison sentence. When he returns to society, he is drug-free and now a born again Christian. Nigel is also determined to reconnect with his son, JR, who has followed in his footsteps by getting caught up in the drug game. JR is torn between his love for the thug life and the love that he harbors deep inside for his father, who seeks to redeem his soul from his sinful ways. What unfolds in this story is a host of real life events that force both men to make gut wrenching decisions that will forever alter the course of both of their lives. Just Like Daddy gives you a gut wrenching picture of the impact of generational curses on the lives of Black men who are forced to survive in the midst of the tangled web of drugs, crime, and poverty that engulf the inner cities of America. It also touches on the power of spirituality and redemption in breaking down these obstacles. Thomas Long pulls no punches in delivering the realist depiction and insight into the life of a drug addict since Donald Goines’ Dopefiend. He brings you his own unique brand of educational urban fiction with a twist that is sure to create an emotional connection between the reader and the main characters as the plot thickens. This book is a must read for any father seeking to undo years of absence from the life of his male child in making an effort to work towards developing a healthy father son relationship in the face of insurmountable odds and social pressure.

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2011

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book introduces you to Nigel and his son JR. Niguel was a former drug dealer turned crackhead . The story line will take you the journey of Nigel’s addiction and recovery and his son dealing with the abandonment of his father from his life.

This was a excellent book.



I loved the characters and the story line were very well developed



The story will capture your interest until the end. The story line flowed very well.



All in all, I would recommend this book you should add to your list of books to read this year.

The author did a very good job and I’m sure you will enjoy as much as I did.

Thank you to the author for an excellent story

[Lisa G · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book we are introduce to Nigel and his son JR. Niguel was a former drug dealer turned crackhead so follow him on his journey of addiction and recovery and his son as he tries to deal with him abandonment of his father from his life and how he turns out. This story was so familiar with whats going in in sociaety today. Great Job Thomas Long can't wait for part 2.

[Mirrlees · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars excellent read author Thomas Long...there's a lesson to be learned in everything...but will father and son learn anything. Lots of drama twist and turns loved it. Now on to money kings. :-)

[Sistar Tea · Rating 5 out of 5]

the realest book I've read in long time. so true to the drug addiction world as I've ever seen