Fatherless Boys and Mothers On Their Own
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About the Book
Through poetic form, J.W. Doncan discloses some of society's unwritten behavior codes, discusses gender issues, and points to qualities of responsible adults. Subtitles and brief essays announce topics that are explored in the subsections of this book. Her poetry is underscored with Educator and Community Activist sections that feature text analysis questions, essay prompts, and discussion topics for related issues. Fatherless Boys and Mothers On Their Own is a loyal advocate for our fatherless boys, a literary hug to our community moms, and a siren song to lovers everywhere.
About the Author
J. W. Doncan is one of two siblings raised by a divorced mother on her own. Ms. Doncan’s early education included a series of ruptures from public and private schools, and their extended family communities throughout
While working full-time as a teacher of middle and high school students, Ms. Doncan earned a Master’s Degree in Education and also raised her son – on her own. Presently she is an educator in
Ms. Doncan’s childhood memories, roller-coaster insecurities while parenting, and experiences while teaching have compelled her to voice the passions she – like many mothers on their own – has for loved ones, love lost, and love yet to come. Too intense - were it not for poetry.