Physically and sexually abused by his father, then locked in a garden shed without food, Joel spends the night digging his way out through the hard dirt floor with only his hands and a sharp stick. As he reenters the house, he is confronted by the si...
Continuing the story where Joel: Escape from Abuse ended; severalmonths have passed since Crane Johnson adopted five abused boys.They have settled into a somewhat normal family, if you can call athirty year-old bachelor raising five active boys, ages...
Continuing the story where Joel and Family ended: several months have passed since the family returned from Houston after Joel's stay in the hospital. His recovery from the worst effects of the leukemia is progressing well. Crane Johnson's fo...
Continuing the story where JOEL III Back to Normal left off, the Johnson clan looks forward to living a normal life. While vacationing in Florida, fire destroys their home forcing them to live in temporary quarters while a new and larger home is bein...
The Johnson family adds new members. They face numerous challenges that they must overcome to stay together. Service to other, as expected of people in their situation, is a cornerstone of their lives....
This book continues the story of Joel and the Johnson family as they face the many challenges in their day-to-day lives. This unusual, blended family encounters heartbreak, tragedy, sadness and humor. The eight children in the household develop into ...