2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #1 discussion

Adam’s father, Jim, behaves as if he hates his son and is emotionally abusive to his wife. We know it probably has nothing to do with Adam so why’s he so angry?

I think it did have to do with Adam being a sensitive kid, more like his mom than his tough-guy dad. Especially as a policeman.

There are a lot of issues with police brutality at home. Seemed realistic to me.

He was cruel to everyone and they all suspected he was abusing his wife physically and emotionally. Adam never had a chance to live up to his expectations because Jim was going to find fault with whatever he did.

I just wish we’d had a little more insight into this guy.

Agree. Jim was a SOB to everyone around him, especially, Adam and his mother. No one got to be who they really were around this guy. I'm really amazed that Adam wasn't more screwed up.

Isn't that the truth?

He was just an ar**hole. Enough said. Maybe his father was awful to him and he perpetuated the abuse to his son because he knew no other way.

That’s probably the most logical answer, Lisa.