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Dominique Wilkins is a licensed cosmetologist and married mother of five children who writes short stories to which everyone can relate. In a time where crime is high, morale is low, and drama is everywhere, Dominique is an Urban Christian Fiction author who writes to encourage her readers and provide them with resources to keep them going and do better. Read real stories about bad parents; jealous neighbors; backstabbing friends; cheating; love; pain; and the ability to inspire change or provide a life lesson. Transferring a decade of emotional support and encouragement from the beauty shop to the pages, these stories are written with biblical messages intermingled for the reader to refer back to or research for more healing on their particular need directly from The Bible.
Dominique believes that we often cannot solve our own problems, but maybe, when they're put into a story in someone else's shoes, they can then be seen and solved more easily. She's written over 15 short stories for you to enjoy. She has received great 5 star reviews for many of her titles, such as Theresa in Wonderland, 7:10, The Bad Parent and even Forgiven. Not Forgotten.
Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
Dominique Wilkins takes a hard look at the issues that affect our children and their lives in The Bad Parent. When Gina fell for Big Dave, it seemed like she had found her perfect match. She knew little about him, but they seemed to “get each other.” What she hadn’t bargained on was that Big Dave would disappear as soon as Lil’ Dave was born. Gina would be saddled with raising an overactive child that had been targeted by the schools as a menace. Gina tries everything and even asks for help from teachers and administrators for professional advice for Lil' Dave’s problems. She discovers that “professional” simply doesn't exist at Dave’s school and is finally relieved to have him relocated to another. Her relief is short lived, however, as professionalism is not a part of the vocabulary of the new school either. Gina eventually discovers Lil' Dave has ADHD/bipolar, which answers many of her questions, but it might simply be too late to save him.
The Bad Parent is an accusation against the education system in the U.S. Dominique Wilkins has written an excellent short story which not only illustrates the problems that ADHD poses for parents and teachers, but has also exposed one of the many reasons that children struggle through school without receiving any professional help. He also graphically illustrates the consequences that follow in the footsteps of ignoring a serious illness. The scripture references that are mixed within the story give an excellent look into the wisdom which God provides for parents in His Word as well. Bold, thought provoking, and tragic; The Bad Parent will take you by the throat and won’t let go.
