The Sons of Shea [Paperback]

Dame DaVohn (Author), Damon Hopkins (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0982038909 | ISBN-13: 978-0982038901 | Publication Date: September 1, 2008

This enchanting novel by Dame DaVohn has been called brilliant, and rightfully so. At a time in which the themes of hope and change are at the forefront of American thinking, the tale of the Sons of Shea will allow you to believe in heroes again. Set in the fictional city of Stonegate, MI, a community ravaged by the death of the auto industry, a group of young men and women vow to do whatever it takes to save their home from the drugs, crime, hopelessness, and despair. Against all odds they begin a movement that carries them beyond the usual suspects of gangbangers and dope-peddlers, and crashes them into the pimped-out pulpits, corrupt political offices, and the untrusting, hardened hearts of the very people they are trying to save. As with all great stories, at the heart of The Sons of Shea lies a love story for the ages. The leader of the enigmatic young movement is forced to choose between his destiny to promote true change, and having a relationship with the love of his life. Ultimately, as love spirals into betrayal and greed and jealousy circle the young movement like ravenous wolves, the war torn heroes discover the cost of bringing about real change. The Sons of Shea transcends race and culture and delivers a great American epic that is sure to inspire you.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...it is superbly written, nicely presented, clear and well thought out, the reader is pulled into the book almost immediately, and the characters grow with the pages. It is without doubt, one of the best books I have read. --Angela Hooper - Angel Editing

About the Author

Dame DaVohn is a proud native of the Midwest although he now resides in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Born and raised in Flint, MI, his writing and world view were sculpted by the exacting necessities of inner city life. A staunch believer of the dream that America is and continues to become, his work often offer tales of struggle, triumph, and the hurtful realities of failure. He deftly pulls back the shades and opens the windows of the human experience in ways that are marvelous to read. When not busy publishing, marketing, or writing books, Dame is a dynamic motivational speaker and an avid community advocate. He chooses to see the best in people and naturally compels those around him to discover and emanate the best of themselves.

Product Details

• Paperback: 371 pages
• Publisher: Affinity Publishing (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982038909
• ISBN-13: 978-0982038901
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,358,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED THIS BOOK, April 28, 2010

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Exquisite One (Dallas, TX, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sons of Shea (Paperback)

I didn't know what to expect from this book because I'd never heard of the author, but something about it just made me really want to give it a read. WOW!!! I'm really glad I did. It felt like I knew each one of the characters personally. It's a long read, a lot deeper than it looks, but by the end (I don't want to give away the story) there is a part that physically brought me to tears. Well, I won't say too much more, but I'll leave it at this...get this book, read it all the way through to the end, and you'll be glad you did. I was!!! Great job Mr. Davohn. When will your next book be available?

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 4, 2009

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Push Nevahda Review (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sons of Shea (Paperback)

Dame DaVohn's novel is brave and honest in its unflinching attempt to examine the revolutionary spirit of an inner-city community depleted of hope and possibility. The Sons of Shea begins with the necessary death of an old front in order to usher forth a new one. The question then is whether or not the old generation has kept with the tradition of bequeathing the new generation the intellectual tools necessary to sustain that tradition. Perhaps so.

DaVohn's novel is centered around the pervasive and engulfing dilemma of two complex issues: the Stonegate community and the New Rock Movement. Bishop returns to his hometown of Stonegate to find it in a terrible state of social decay, drug infestation, and industrial collapse. He believes that with a little self-sacrifice, committed leadership, and fearless courage, the community can rise again. With the help of childhood friends and local residents Bishop steers the path for neighborhood revitalization. But, as with all great community movements, jealously, envy, and corruption takes its proper place and ultimately becomes just as potent and important in the machinations of social change to which the movement has vowed to enact.

This is a timeless story because it revisits a time in our history when people cared about their communities, their neighbors, their children, their surroundings, and were willing to stand up and fight to preserve the peace and order of the community. The real heroes lived next door and folks went to church, prayed and kept the faith. This is a historical story because it touches on some of the same tenets of self-help, community upliftment and social responsibility that signified the leadership of great black titans like John Dancy and Adam Clayton Powell. But it is an American story because it is told in the Utopian spirit of love, compassion and humility.

A must read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!!, April 7, 2009

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Aria Kinch "aria" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sons of Shea (Paperback)

This book is filled with passion, adventure and inspired passages. I have several places underlined in my copy. If you are a teacher, social worker, activist or you care about communities at risk, I highly recommend this book.

This is the story of a group of young people who come together to save their community from violence, gangs and indifference. The characters are so well written I found myself falling in love with one of them (oops)!! Yet the author was able to convey the characters internal struggles as well as their triumphs. There is also some amazing symbolism.

The end will surely break your heart! I can't wait until the movie comes out but at least I will be able to say I read it first!!