Nobody Heard My Cry!: The Bastardization of Deontae Ray Peterson

By Elston Perry

This is a story written in a play format about a baby born out of wedlock by two young lovers in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the 1950s. It examines the human and moral dilemma of abortion, illegitimacy, family reputation, and the lies and consequences of cover-up. The main character in the story is Deontae Ray Peterson. You journey with him through his life growing up feeling rejected, unwanted, and unloved by his parents and God. Throughout his childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, Deontae searches for his roots, his biological father. In his struggles, he seeks to win the approval and acceptance of others by any means, which includes being an overachiever and living on the dark side of drug use, rebellion, inner turmoil, depression, and attempted suicide. After several extraordinary experiences, Deontae finds himself and his roots, rising above the madness and darkness, finding faith, love, and his father.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BL2S1TG9
• ISBN13: 9798361481293
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"