I Am Joshua: Heart Matters Series (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781449797263)

Joshua is a disappointment to his father because he is small for his age and is an artist. His alcoholic father lost his football scholarship after an injury his senior year in high school. Joshua's mother suffers from battered women's syndrome. Joshua is removed from the home after being abused by the father.

Joshua hates his father, is angry with his mother, and broken-hearted to leave his best friend, Becky.

Join Joshua's journey as he travels from one foster home to another. Meet Jake, a Tae Kwon Do instructor; Claudia, a librarian and Jake's friend; Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, his new foster parents; Barney, the Simpsons' dog; and Kinkade, Barney's son. How will they impact Joshua's life? How will they impact yours?