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Papa Don't Preach
Four years ago, Jackie is laid off from her dream job as a photojournalist for "Soul Beat" magazine. She is forced to abandon her immaculate Manhattan condo and take a job at a small photography studio in Detroit. Although the Motor City is Jackie’s hometown, she’s not happy to return to a place full of shameful memories.
Despite the unexpected change in plans, she tries to make the most of her new start. Jackie reconnects with her best friend and moves into a great apartment downtown. She begins a relationship with Patrick, a stylish attorney who shares her passion for jazz and ethnic cuisine. As Jackie approaches her fiftieth birthday, she isn’t concerned about becoming a wife or mother. She loves her life exactly the way it is.
The only complication in Jackie’s happiness is her family. She avoids them even though they live ten minutes away. It is too painful for her to be in their presence after a tragic event that no one dares to discuss. Jackie is convinced that her closest relatives are hypocrites.
This upsets her father, Reverend Abraham Foster most of all. As the pastor of New Kingdom Baptist Church, “Honest Abe” (as he’s affectionately known) is always counseling the members of his congregation, but none of them are aware that he can’t keep his own house in order.
Reverend Foster has devoted his life to his faith and his family. But his oldest daughter, Jackie wants nothing to do with him and has turned away from the church. His younger daughter, Rhonda, is struggling with a drug addiction. All of his prayers seem to go unanswered as she falls deeper into the darkness of temptation.
Before she started using drugs, Rhonda lived in a mansion with two beautiful children and a husband who lavished her with luxuries she only dreamed about as a girl. Now, all of that is gone. The only thing that remains is the memory of how wonderful her life used to be. Getting high is her only comfort. But every time she does it, her soul slips further away.
Jackie’s world is upended when Rhonda reaches out to her. Things go from bad to worse when Patrick drops a bombshell of his own. The only bright spot in her world comes in the form of Harold, a handsome new co-worker who she’s instantly attracted to. The only catch is that he’s a devout Christian and it’s been decades since Jackie stepped foot in a house of worship.
Can Jackie open her heart to the Lord and true love? Will Rhonda find a way to overcome her addiction and get her children back? What can Reverend Foster do to reunite his fractured family? Does the truth hurt or heal?
This is Sade Morrison’s Christian fiction debut. The novel features heart touching characters and a dose of humor. After all, God blessed us with humor to help us endure the most difficult circumstances. "Papa Don’t Preach" is all about love, faith, and how to find your way home, no matter how long the road might be.
Despite the unexpected change in plans, she tries to make the most of her new start. Jackie reconnects with her best friend and moves into a great apartment downtown. She begins a relationship with Patrick, a stylish attorney who shares her passion for jazz and ethnic cuisine. As Jackie approaches her fiftieth birthday, she isn’t concerned about becoming a wife or mother. She loves her life exactly the way it is.
The only complication in Jackie’s happiness is her family. She avoids them even though they live ten minutes away. It is too painful for her to be in their presence after a tragic event that no one dares to discuss. Jackie is convinced that her closest relatives are hypocrites.
This upsets her father, Reverend Abraham Foster most of all. As the pastor of New Kingdom Baptist Church, “Honest Abe” (as he’s affectionately known) is always counseling the members of his congregation, but none of them are aware that he can’t keep his own house in order.
Reverend Foster has devoted his life to his faith and his family. But his oldest daughter, Jackie wants nothing to do with him and has turned away from the church. His younger daughter, Rhonda, is struggling with a drug addiction. All of his prayers seem to go unanswered as she falls deeper into the darkness of temptation.
Before she started using drugs, Rhonda lived in a mansion with two beautiful children and a husband who lavished her with luxuries she only dreamed about as a girl. Now, all of that is gone. The only thing that remains is the memory of how wonderful her life used to be. Getting high is her only comfort. But every time she does it, her soul slips further away.
Jackie’s world is upended when Rhonda reaches out to her. Things go from bad to worse when Patrick drops a bombshell of his own. The only bright spot in her world comes in the form of Harold, a handsome new co-worker who she’s instantly attracted to. The only catch is that he’s a devout Christian and it’s been decades since Jackie stepped foot in a house of worship.
Can Jackie open her heart to the Lord and true love? Will Rhonda find a way to overcome her addiction and get her children back? What can Reverend Foster do to reunite his fractured family? Does the truth hurt or heal?
This is Sade Morrison’s Christian fiction debut. The novel features heart touching characters and a dose of humor. After all, God blessed us with humor to help us endure the most difficult circumstances. "Papa Don’t Preach" is all about love, faith, and how to find your way home, no matter how long the road might be.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2014
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May 26, 2020
Lineage
This story started slow, but eventually picked up. There appeared to be some details left out but was overall a good read. I loved how things from the past changed lives for the better. It is a must read it tells a story that you really don't know what direction it's going to go. I would love to make contact with the author for an interview with our book club. Read this great book it tells a great story with love involved.
This story started slow, but eventually picked up. There appeared to be some details left out but was overall a good read. I loved how things from the past changed lives for the better. It is a must read it tells a story that you really don't know what direction it's going to go. I would love to make contact with the author for an interview with our book club. Read this great book it tells a great story with love involved.
October 30, 2020
Love and Lies
This book started out slow, there was a few typo's, but I continued to read and I actually enjoyed the book, especially the part when Daddy realized he had to tell the truth: How can a Man or Woman of God preach when he or she need to clean his or her own closet. Looking forward to the next one. I definitely would recommend this book.
This book started out slow, there was a few typo's, but I continued to read and I actually enjoyed the book, especially the part when Daddy realized he had to tell the truth: How can a Man or Woman of God preach when he or she need to clean his or her own closet. Looking forward to the next one. I definitely would recommend this book.
June 19, 2017
Good books for Christians!
This book helps people to realize that honesty and truth will set you free! Good read and easy understanding! Enjoyed it!
This book helps people to realize that honesty and truth will set you free! Good read and easy understanding! Enjoyed it!
January 23, 2015
The Truth
First Corinthians, verse thirteen, chapter four and read along with me… Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast ; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
This book was truly amazing! I couldn't put it down! I can't wait to start a bridge over troubled waters. Sadie Morrison is very talented and I can see the blood of God pouring from her to these pages she writes!
First Corinthians, verse thirteen, chapter four and read along with me… Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast ; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
This book was truly amazing! I couldn't put it down! I can't wait to start a bridge over troubled waters. Sadie Morrison is very talented and I can see the blood of God pouring from her to these pages she writes!
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January 20, 2015I like the book it had a nice pace until 3/4 of the way through; then it sped up a little
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