THOUGHTS OF A MISSING FATHER Paperback – March 26, 2026

In the silence of a prison cell, a father finally finds his voice.For over twelve years, Ronald Brooks was incarcerated, separated from his young son and the life he once knew. But within the cold, oppressive walls of Old Folsom State Prison, a transformation began.Thoughts of a Missing Father is more than a prison memoir. It is a raw, unflinching, and deeply human story of loss, regret, and the long, arduous journey toward redemption.Through intimate reflections and powerful letters to his son, Ronald takes you inside a world few understand. He recounts the single, desperate mistake that tore his family apart and the crushing weight of silence that followed. He exposes the raw reality of prison life—the constant threat of violence, the suffocating loneliness, and the battle to retain one's sanity.But within the darkness, he found a spark. A trade. A college course. A spiritual awakening.This book is a testament to the power of asking for help, the necessity of self-forgiveness, and the unwavering love that can survive even the longest separation. It is a story of second chances and personal transformation for anyone who has ever made a mistake, felt lost, or fought to become a better version of themselves.Ronald's journey from a prison cell to a barbershop, from an absent father to a present one, is living proof that it is never too late to rebuild.For the man fighting to return to his family, for the son trying to understand, and for anyone seeking proof that change is possible, this is the story of a missing father who found his way back. Read more