Author Brian W. Smith touches on a very sensitive subject with his book Deadbeat. It's gritty, raw, dramatic, and tells a story that happens way too much in real life. You get to see firsthand through the characters what happens when a father leaves a child, and the impact it has not only on that child, but the father and the mother as well. There are parts in the book that made me laugh for a second, and quite a few parts where I had to put the book down for a few minutes to get myself together and collect my thoughts. This author weaves a rich tale, and although it is fiction, there is so much truth in the telling of this tale. The characters' voices resonate loudly and clearly, demanding attention as they relate their part. The ending will absolutely blow you away, I promise!

I would absolutely recommend this book to everyone, without hesitation! ( )