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Father Found
With the same passion and insight he brought to The Harris Men, RM Johnson offers a gripping look at a pressing social issue -- and a rare window into the contemporary male psyche.
Father Found
As founder of an organization that tracks down deadbeat dads and holds them accountable to the children they abandoned, Zale Rowen is no ordinary nine-to-fiver. Fiercely devoted to Father Found and its mission, he is all but obsessed. And though Zale's heart is in the right place, his life begins to spiral out of control as he is pulled further into Chicago's underbelly in his pursuit of homeless youth and delinquent dads. Soon he is ruining his most valued relationships, jeopardizing his life, and undermining the very organization for which he has sacrificed everything.
Forced to take a step back and examine his behavior, Zale is finally beginning to face the dark, long-repressed secrets motivating him when he is blindsided by a shocking revelation that challenges everything he holds true.
As in his acclaimed debut, RM Johnson weaves a deeply engaging novel of family and self-sacrifice. Unflinching yet compassionate, Father Found is a testament to the power of forgiveness, and a striking commentary on our times.
Father Found
As founder of an organization that tracks down deadbeat dads and holds them accountable to the children they abandoned, Zale Rowen is no ordinary nine-to-fiver. Fiercely devoted to Father Found and its mission, he is all but obsessed. And though Zale's heart is in the right place, his life begins to spiral out of control as he is pulled further into Chicago's underbelly in his pursuit of homeless youth and delinquent dads. Soon he is ruining his most valued relationships, jeopardizing his life, and undermining the very organization for which he has sacrificed everything.
Forced to take a step back and examine his behavior, Zale is finally beginning to face the dark, long-repressed secrets motivating him when he is blindsided by a shocking revelation that challenges everything he holds true.
As in his acclaimed debut, RM Johnson weaves a deeply engaging novel of family and self-sacrifice. Unflinching yet compassionate, Father Found is a testament to the power of forgiveness, and a striking commentary on our times.
- GenresAfrican American
380 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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About the author
R.M. Johnson
32 books240 followersRM Johnson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, he served five years in the United States Army. After which he received his Bachelors degree in science, from the University of Louisiana. He worked as an x-ray technologist, and radiation therapist for a number of years while continuously working on his writing, and earned a Masters degree in creative writing from Chicago State University
In 1996, RM wrote THE HARRIS MEN, and in 1999 it was published by Simon & Schuster. It was received with critical acclaim and quickly became a best-seller.
Since then, RM Johnson has written nine novels, to include the best-sellers, THE HARRIS FAMILY, DATING GAMES, and THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE. STACIE AND COLE was his first young adult novel, published in December 2007 by Hyperion Books.
His latest novel, THE MILLION DOLLAR DECEPTION is the sequel to THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE.
In June of 2009, RM threw his ring into the non-fiction ring with WHY MEN FEAR MARRIAGE.
THE MILLION DOLLAR DEMISE is his latest novel.
In 1996, RM wrote THE HARRIS MEN, and in 1999 it was published by Simon & Schuster. It was received with critical acclaim and quickly became a best-seller.
Since then, RM Johnson has written nine novels, to include the best-sellers, THE HARRIS FAMILY, DATING GAMES, and THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE. STACIE AND COLE was his first young adult novel, published in December 2007 by Hyperion Books.
His latest novel, THE MILLION DOLLAR DECEPTION is the sequel to THE MILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE.
In June of 2009, RM threw his ring into the non-fiction ring with WHY MEN FEAR MARRIAGE.
THE MILLION DOLLAR DEMISE is his latest novel.
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July 7, 2009
RM Johnson writes with a raw and real passion that truly transports the reader into his story by the heart and holds them capitive. This story has everything and then some a must read for everyone.
June 30, 2013
This is probably the best literary work RM Johnson has done to date. It is not chick-lit but a deep, insightful look at a man who is obsessed with finding his father and the secret that haunts him.
June 29, 2018
Loved the book. Hate, hate, hated 98% of the characters. The three main characters- Zale, Martin, and Frank were all mean-spirited, broken, volatile men. Even Martin's wife, Debra, wasn't likable. The character I found most endearing was Mace, a childhood friend of Zale's turned drug dealer/gangster. That's right! The most endearing character in this book sold drugs and killed people for a living lol.
That said, the story is extremely well-written and I couldn't put it down.
The way the story is written, the end of each chapter is a near cliffhanger. I can't recall ever having read a book that flows so intricately and seamlessly. Each character was well-developed. I felt their pain. Understood what drove them...even if I didn't agree (and frequently I did not) with their actions or behaviors.
I would absolutely recommend this book. There were parts that made me laugh out loud, parts that made me unbelievably uncomfortable, and parts that I had to walk away from. There were at least two sections in the book (maybe 3 or pages each) that took me about an hour to get through because it was that disturbing. That's how vivid RM Johnson's writing is. He plops you right there in that car... or bedroom... or kitchen... or hotel... or alley and dares you to look away.
Beautifully written book. Enjoy!
That said, the story is extremely well-written and I couldn't put it down.
The way the story is written, the end of each chapter is a near cliffhanger. I can't recall ever having read a book that flows so intricately and seamlessly. Each character was well-developed. I felt their pain. Understood what drove them...even if I didn't agree (and frequently I did not) with their actions or behaviors.
I would absolutely recommend this book. There were parts that made me laugh out loud, parts that made me unbelievably uncomfortable, and parts that I had to walk away from. There were at least two sections in the book (maybe 3 or pages each) that took me about an hour to get through because it was that disturbing. That's how vivid RM Johnson's writing is. He plops you right there in that car... or bedroom... or kitchen... or hotel... or alley and dares you to look away.
Beautifully written book. Enjoy!
October 23, 2010
This book was a very deep and passionate telling of how a young man felt compelled to found a non-profit organization to help re-unite fathers and children together. However, the young man's past, his experiences, and his fears launched him into a vigorous frenzy of attack on men who had seemed to abandon their children.
Zaleford Rowen, founder of Father Found, did not care why some men chose not to return home, be in their child's life, or make serious efforts of being a full-time co-parent. He blamed everything on these men to the point where people wanted him dead.
His partner, Martin Carter, was also tackling marital and parental issues in his life, and seemed to always have a grudge or chip on his shoulder.
Frank Rames, the investigator, who worked for Father Found also came into issues, both personal and family throughout this book. His life was ended trying to protect all that he stood for.
This book cut deep and really pulled out some good issues that currently takes place in today's society. The pace of the book was riveting, a page turner, all with twists and surprises. However, even with all of the surprises, many of the scenarios were predictable.
I would rate this book a 4. I would recommend this book to everyone, especially fathers and parents to get a perspective of how challenging it can be to be a parent that has obstacles and issues that may hinder them from seeing their children.
Zaleford Rowen, founder of Father Found, did not care why some men chose not to return home, be in their child's life, or make serious efforts of being a full-time co-parent. He blamed everything on these men to the point where people wanted him dead.
His partner, Martin Carter, was also tackling marital and parental issues in his life, and seemed to always have a grudge or chip on his shoulder.
Frank Rames, the investigator, who worked for Father Found also came into issues, both personal and family throughout this book. His life was ended trying to protect all that he stood for.
This book cut deep and really pulled out some good issues that currently takes place in today's society. The pace of the book was riveting, a page turner, all with twists and surprises. However, even with all of the surprises, many of the scenarios were predictable.
I would rate this book a 4. I would recommend this book to everyone, especially fathers and parents to get a perspective of how challenging it can be to be a parent that has obstacles and issues that may hinder them from seeing their children.
March 1, 2009
I couldn't finish this book, it was alright, i have never struggled with a book but i struggled with this one, I gave up and moved on.
June 24, 2009
In this book I only wished there were more men out here like the main character in this one, but that's just wishful thinking, it's sad what happened to him in the end but it turned out ok.
January 24, 2011
GReat Book...
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