The Warden and His Brother

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Summary: LET THE HEALING BEGIN
Review: "The Warden and His Brother: From Their Mother's Point of View" opens some wounds-but in the end, healing begins for many human relationships. Example: For single parents there is victory in serving God, for the absent parent-you see what you missed, for the abused-how to grow out of abuse, for the abuser-how if affect the abused, for the siblings-LOVE is everything. I have gotten laughter and release of sorrow about my life in retrospect, as to my own life and being "Born For A Purpose". The Warden, Garland KZ Flakes

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Summary: BROTHERLY BOND THAT NEVER ENDS DESPITE THEIR DECISIONS
Review: A family saga of two brothers who chose different lifestyles, yet remains strongly bonded, which is told by their mother. "The Warden and His Brother, from Their Mother's Point of View." Sharing long and burdensome secrets, the author reveals how she overcame a childhood of torment and broke the vicious cycle sibling rivalry, family violence, and reared her daughter and sons in all the comfort and emotional security that her hard work and devotion could provide in a racially segregated Texas town. This is an inspiring story that demostrates the power of love, both human and divine.

THE AUTHOR Myrtle L. Captain is now retired from an unrewarding job that transformed through her tenacity, into an award-laden career. She is a former Equal Opportunity Officer of Ft. Hood, Texas. Today a demanded workshop leader and motivational speaker for organizations and Texas prison community. A graduate of Temple (Texas) Junior College, and attended Praire View A & M, and serves on the Temple School Districts Desegregation Committee.

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Summary: BROTHERLY BOND THAT NEVER ENDS DESPITE THEIR DECISIONS
Review: A family sage of two brotehrs who chose different lifestyles, yet remained strongly bonded, which is told by their mother. "The Warden and His Brother, from Their Mother's point of View". Sharing long and burdensome secrets, the author reveals how she overcame a childhood of torment and broke the vicious cycle sibling rivalry, family violence, and reared her daughter and two sons in all the comfort and emotional security that her hard work and devotion could provide in a racially segregated Texas town. This is an inspiring story that demonstrates the power of love, both human and divine.

THE AUTHOR Myrtle L. Captain is now retired from an unrewarding job that transformed through her tenacity, into an award-laden career. She is a former Equal Opportunity Officer of Fort Hood, Texas. Today she's a demanded workshop leader and motivational speaker for organizations and the Texas prison community. A graduate of Temple (Texas) Junior College, and attended Prairie View A & M, she serves on the Temple School Districts Desegregation Committee.

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Summary: Ms. Captain Captivates!
Review: Family--good, bad or somewhere in between, we all have or have had one--and this book, which deals in a tender and loving manner with family matters, has something for us all! Myrtle Captain captivates in this true life account of raising three children as a single parent in era when single parenthood was uncommon and required even more tenacity than the present. WARNING-You will cry! You will laugh! You WILL come to love this woman! This book INSPIRES! I found myself saying, "If this family can overcome everything they have, what am I whining about?" This book EMPOWERS! Ms. Captain reminds us that we were meant to soar with eagles--each and everyone of us--and the only thing that can keep us down in the barnyard is--US! I would have loved this book even if I were not a child advocate working with youth in the criminal justice system! I loved this book because it is a touching account of a family who, despite the many struggles and adversities life hurls their way, hurdles over each of them--and continues to love, care and support each other. The world needs more books like this!

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Summary: Ms. Captain Captivates!
Review: Family--good, bad or somewhere in between, we all have or have had one--and this book, which deals in a tender and loving manner with family matters, has something for us all! Myrtle Captain captivates in this true life account of raising three children as a single parent in era when single parenthood was uncommon and required even more tenacity than the present. WARNING-You will cry! You will laugh! You WILL come to love this woman! This book INSPIRES! I found myself saying, "If this family can overcome everything they have, what am I whining about?" This book EMPOWERS! Ms. Captain reminds us that we were meant to soar with eagles--each and everyone of us--and the only thing that can keep us down in the barnyard is--US! I would have loved this book even if I were not a child advocate working with youth in the criminal justice system! I loved this book because it is a touching account of a family who, despite the many struggles and adversities life hurls their way, hurdles over each of them--and continues to love, care and support each other. The world needs more books like this!

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Summary: the story of two brothers continues............
Review: In the past 6 months, another chapter to the story of "The Warden and His Brother" has been written by fate. Brian Flakes, the brother to the warden, was killed in a car crash in Dallas. Hopefully, Ms. Captain will write yet another 5 star book on the life of her lost son. Brian Flakes touched the lives of many in his brief life of 40 yrs. I am convinced that Brian Flakes knew that his purpose on earth was almost complete as he set about helping his many brothers in recovery of AA and NA. God bless you Ms. Captain for such insight into the life of substance abuse.

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Summary: the story of two brothers continues............
Review: In the past 6 months, another chapter to the story of "The Warden and His Brother" has been written by fate. Brian Flakes, the brother to the warden, was killed in a car crash in Dallas. Hopefully, Ms. Captain will write yet another 5 star book on the life of her lost son. Brian Flakes touched the lives of many in his brief life of 40 yrs. I am convinced that Brian Flakes knew that his purpose on earth was almost complete as he set about helping his many brothers in recovery of AA and NA. God bless you Ms. Captain for such insight into the life of substance abuse.

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Summary: Being a single mom is hard work!
Review: This book touched my life in a special way. Although I am not a person of color I have been a single mom for a long time. The struggles the author went through are typical of the struggles many of us go through. Then she had the added complication of being a woman of color and the racism that goes along with that to battle against as well. The constant love for her self first and then her family are amazing. There are many people who will never rise to the challenge that this family did and I congratulate the family as a whole. I am also very impressed with her faith in God and how God is not mad at her, as she puts it. God is gracious to us all and I know as a Christian the battles we must fight. Mrs. Captain has fought her battles well. The contrast between the brothers is remarkable but their dedication to each other and their family is even more remarkable. In this day and age when the family is falling apart this fine lady teaches us in this book how to keep a family together, no matter what comes our way. Thank you, Ms. Captain for your book and for your children. They are a blessing.

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Summary: LET THE HEALING BEGIN
Review: This is an outstanding inspirational story of a black mother who survived the criticism of her mother and others in a segregated Texas town and went on to achieve numerous goals. She successfully established and instilled in her three children the desire to love and respect one another and others. She lives out the dream of beating the odds and overcoming numerous obstacles that confronted her and to have a successful and great life. In the 1950s she is able to function sucessfully as a single parent and to provide the economic and spiritual foundation that her children need in order to gain the self esteem needed for survival.

This book depicts the bonding between siblings that is unshakable as they face numerous confrontations in their lives. The author is able to bring the book to life and have you experience the manuscript as though you were there. It is a very refreshing book for those who can relate to the author and at the same time it is very insightful for those who are not black and did not have experiences that are similar to those of the author.

It is a "must" read book!

Rating:
Summary: The Warden and His Brother
Review: This is an outstanding inspirational story of a black mother who survived the criticism of her mother and others in a segregated Texas town and went on to achieve numerous goals. She successfully established and instilled in her three children the desire to love and respect one another and others. She lives out the dream of beating the odds and overcoming numerous obstacles that confronted her and to have a successful and great life. In the 1950s she is able to function sucessfully as a single parent and to provide the economic and spiritual foundation that her children need in order to gain the self esteem needed for survival.

This book depicts the bonding between siblings that is unshakable as they face numerous confrontations in their lives. The author is able to bring the book to life and have you experience the manuscript as though you were there. It is a very refreshing book for those who can relate to the author and at the same time it is very insightful for those who are not black and did not have experiences that are similar to those of the author.

It is a "must" read book!