Discovering Mom

by Bryan Foreman

Overview

DISCOVERING MOM is a period piece set in Oklahoma during the 1970s, focusing on thirteen-year-old Daniel Bennett. Adopted at birth and part Comanche, Daniel struggles with identity issues and feels completely alone in the world 'til he meets and befriends Jasmine-the other biracial student in his seventh-grade algebra class. Together, they achieve remarkable feats, like taking down the class bullies and starting their own gang of loners and misfits. Plus, Jasmine encourages Daniel to find his birth parents, and with the help of her detective uncle, they manage to locate Daniel's birth mother, Karen, who lives sixteen hundred miles away in the San Francisco Bay Area. She agrees to reconnect with him over the phone. Yet the more they talk and get to know each other, the more Daniel longs to be with her, prompting him and Jasmine to do the unthinkable as they say goodbye to their cozy existence and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798369271483
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/21/2023
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

BRYAN FOREMAN, a native of Oklahoma City, graduated with a bachelor's degree in professional writing from Oklahoma University in Norman, Oklahoma. He has a strong passion for storytelling and is currently at work on his fifth novel, this one focusing on politics and the rise of American fascism.

Editorial Reviews

Discovering Mom takes you on quite the journey with plenty of highs and lows all the way until the end. You'll be smiling with tears of happiness in your eyes toward the end of the novel! This was a quick, enlightening read that I would recommend to anyone. The characters were likable, for the most part, and the journey that was explored was fulfilling. The final chapter of the book that tied everything together definitely made me tear up!

Book Nerdection - ANBlackmon

Novelist Bryan Foreman applies his wordsmithing wit and wisdom to the tale of a tormented teen who is secretly longing for a sense of true identity. Foreman's humor abounds throughout this well-paced adventure, with dialogue appropriate to the varying group settings, and scenarios that can evoke smiles along with those that will have readers holding their breath - even shedding a tear or two - as his cinematic plot progresses.

Feathered Quill Book Reviews - Barbara Bamberger Scott

The story takes readers on an emotional roller-coaster that explores the depths of human connections and the pursuit of one's true self. With its adventures, unforgettable characters, and evocative setting, "Discovering Mom" is a fascinating read that will leave readers reflecting on their own identity, the bonds they cherish, and the transformative power of embracing one's roots.

BookBelow

A coming-of-age tale filled with heart and humor, Discovering Mom breaks your heart, makes you smile, but most of all keeps you glued to the pages with a seamless blend of drama and intrigue. Bryan Foreman perfectly captures the angst and agency of being a teenager who feels like an outsider wherever he goes. The narrative glides past at an even pace, leading to an effortless reading experience from start to finish. Foreman shines in crafting well-rounded characters who feel human and relatable.

Readers' Favorite - Pikasho Deka

Author Bryan Foreman has crafted a really worthwhile and emotionally fascinating tale that was so easy to get into, yet hard to let go of. I got very invested in Daniel and related to him immensely, stuck as he was with the door closed on a whole section of his life and heritage that he was dying to learn more about. I enjoyed the process of discovery, and the pacing of the novel reflects these many new twists whilst also giving us plenty of time to appreciate the growth along the way.

Readers' Favorite - K.C. Finn