A Panther's Father

A Panther's FatherA Panthers Father, is a book of hope, caring, and human engagements revolving around the Roosevelt Family from New York City. Granny Z Roosevelt is New York Citys 105 year old storytelling narrator. Her son, Richard and Buster Brocks fall victim to a jungle ambush during the Vietnam War. Both endure rehabilitation. Buster receives the Medal of Honor. Taneeka, Richards wife, Richard, and Buster then get their UCLA Degrees. Both men join the LAPD

A PantherÕs Father, is a book of hope, caring, and human engagements revolving around the Roosevelt Family from New York City. ÒGranny ZÓ Roosevelt is New York CityÕs 105-year-old storytelling narrator. Her son, Richard and Buster Brocks fall victim to a jungle ambush during the Vietnam War. Both endure rehabilitation. Buster receives the Medal of Honor. Taneeka, RichardÕs wife, Richard, and Buster then get their UCLA Degrees. Both men join the LAPD reaching the rank of Supervisors. But the time-period is the volatile early 1970Õs and deep racial conflict bears down upon them and the LAPD. But their careers are jeopardized as Shooters from a foreign Country seeking revenge against America engage in Drive-By Shootings in Los Angeles.

Another storyline is Bahu the African Tribal Leader who becomes a Doctor of Medicine and finally resides outside New Orleans during the days of the Clipper Ships. Dr. Bahu is thrust into the dark and often times sinister world of aiding slaves.