Joseph's Journey: When Dad Left and Never Came Back

by Christina Nicole Smith, Dolores Melgar (Illustrator)

Overview

As a mother, how do you explain an absentee father to your child without blame, anger or resentment? Empower them!  Seven-year-old Joseph shares his story about when he first learns about the POWER of choice he possesses after his father leaves and doesn't come back.

His mother teaches him the difference between his father’s choices and his own. Do Joseph and Mom become angry with Joseph’s father? Well, a belief is just a thought you keep thinking over and over...find out what happens on Joseph’s Journey!

Joseph's Journey is the proud recipient of the folllowing awards and honors:  The BookDesigner.Com Book Cover Award for Non-fiction & the 1st Place Royal Dragonfly award for Non-Fiction!

Joseph's Journey also received a 5-STAR review from Readers' Favorite!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998128139
Publisher:	Christina Nicole Smith
Publication date:	10/27/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	43
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Christina Smith is an entrepreneur, consultant, mother, and published author. "Joseph's Journey" is her first children's picture book.Born and raised in the Bay Area, she grew up in a house with 3 children, WITHOUT the white picket fence and no dog! However, there was lots of love and laughs to go around. In 2014 she was able to cross ONE ITEM off of her bucket list and perform stand-up comedy in front of a live audience!When she's not homeschooling her son or driving him all around town to his various activities, some of Christina's favorite things to enjoy are: the local library, a throw-your headback, "that brought tears to my eyes" kinda laugh; organic, gluten-free, dairy free, non-gmo food (did we mention she's from the BAY AREA?) and good music.Christina is a certified graduate/alumnus of, certified professional speaker/author, George Ramirez' "Present with Purpose" (2008) & two-time student of his "The Miracle in the Mirror" programs. She has received a Certificate of Recognition from California State Assembly in Honor of Graduating from the Women's Initiative for Self Employment and dedication to empowering the quality of her life and her community (2007). Additionally, she is a student of Certified Rebirthing-Breathwork Practitioner, Iris Nelson. She holds an Associates degree in Legal Administration/Paralegal Studies from Heald Business College.

Editorial Reviews

"Christina Smith has penned a compelling and honest children's book which forthrightly talks about the emotional pain children feel when deliberately abandoned by a parent.
Adults grappling with the emotional fall-out caused by the actions of this absent parent will find wisdom, comfort, and support sharing this book with their children.

The story highlights the power of choice in a way that is understandable and empowering for children who struggle with the emotional trauma of being left behind by one who is supposed to care for them."

Leah Klungness, Ph.D.
Psychologist, co-author of:
The Complete Single Mother
JustAskDrLeah.com


"If you care about children and families your heart will resonate with this book. Taking ownership of our choices is directly related to our destiny. The stories will strengthen children to develop their voice and confidence to realize, how energizing their choices are."

Wil Cason,
Inspirational Speaker & Teen Success Coach
Author of : Visualize Your Victory
WilCason.Com

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