About the Author

James Haddad is a native of Miami, Florida, and is a former journalist for the St. Croix Avis Newspaper. He has done extensive research in child abuse and neglect and worked as a volunteer for the Department of Children and families, and is a qualified expert in his field. He is a former candidate for the Florida State Senate. He attended Florida International University for his Master's Degree. He is a columnist for Today Magazine. This is his seventh classical novel. He is he author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling novel, Eyes of a Child. James Haddad is available for select speaking engagements. To inqire about a possible appearance, please oontact Commonwealth Books at commonwealthbooks@aol.com Author's Email jameshaddad21@gmail.com Jacket art by author/Shutterstock author photo donated by author Commonwealth Books Inc., New York 2021 www.commonwealthbooksinc.com

Reviews

Praise for BOY . . . . "Boy" by James W. Haddad is an eloquent and emotionally compelling read from first page to last. An impressively crafted work of literary fiction by an author with a genuine flair for originality and the kind of narrative driven storytelling that creates memorable characters and an inherently fascinating read from beginning to end." --James A. Cox MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW "This extraordinary, moving novel is an instant classic, a novel that will be read and discussed for many decades to come." --E. Ted Gladue author of The Birth Of China and Miami