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The inspirational first novel from #1 Essence bestselling author Patricia Haley's series based on the popular biblical kings David and Solomon
After Dave Mitchell abandoned his wife and business partner, Madeline, and their four children for a younger woman, the battle between his two families began. Dave's oldest son, Don, had been groomed from birth to take over his dad's business. Nothing prepared Don for the shock of his father's decision to appoint his inexperienced half brother, Joel, as CEO of the multimilliondollar ministry.
Confused, Don flees the country to become his own man, while Madeline won't go down without a fight. Seeking to regain control of the business for her family, Madeline tries to sabotage Joel's every move. But as the ministry grows and charismatic Joel captures the nation's attention, his hunger for power and lust just might be his downfall....
- Sales Rank: #1429960 in Books
- Published on: 2009-01-06
- Released on: 2009-01-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.25" h x 1.00" w x 5.31" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 340 pages
About the Author
PATRICIA HALEY is the award-winning, Essence bestselling author of Nobody’s Perfect, Blind Faith, Still Waters, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, and No Regrets. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Chicago. She lives is in Pennsylvania with her husband and daughter.
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Chapter 1
The best way for Don Mitchell to describe this moment was that it felt like clawing up a wall of loose dirt while standing in a pool of quicksand. How many more times would he set himself up for heartache and disappointment? Once the recommendation was handed down from the almighty Dave Mitchell, the one whose bloodline he shared, the board of directors wasted no time in fulfilling the directive. Six votes in favor, two opposed, with one abstention. As easy as that, little brother Joel, barely out of diapers and teething rings, was running the company. Twentythree years old. Don sat quietly with no retort, unlike his mother, Madeline, who wanted a recount. He slowly packed his belongings, trying not to make eye contact with the board members as they scattered from the room amidst a cloud of chit chatter, with his mother in relentless pursuit, nipping at their heels and hurling accusations.
To onlookers, the vote was a simple executive decision. For Don it was more profound, yielding yet another rip in the veil of affection he'd worked so hard to keep mended with his father. Every time a bud of kinship sprang forth in their relationship, some unforeseen act squashed the bonding. This time he wasn't four years old, crying himself to sleep for a father who wasn't coming home. He was a thirty-one-year-old man who wasn't looking to be fathered. He wasn't even looking to be loved, the basic benefit that should have come freely from his father at birth. At this point, a dash of respect would be sufficient, yet it continued eluding him.
His mother came back into the room after chasing everyone else away. "Don't you worry," she consoled with a pat on the back. "I'm not going to stand for this. You are the rightful heir to your father's company. I don't know what your father and that little conniving gold-digging wife of his were thinking, but when I'm through with them, you'll be in charge. That's a promise, if it's the last thing I do. Sherry's not getting her hands on anything else of mine and that includes your place as head of this organization. When your father was only working with a handful of churches, I was there, back when he was struggling to make the leadership training ministry a viable business. Now that DMI is worth more than a billion dollars, she wants it, too. I can't lose everything to her, not again, not without a fight. I mean a real war this time." Her voice faded for a second, but Don could tell his mother was putting on a brave face guarded by a steel disposition. Others saw her as a shrewd businesswoman, but his image of her was padded by the countless childhood memories he had of her crying when she thought no one was looking. Loss after loss spread over two decades was bound to wear her down.
Don reflected on his options. This would be the time when a practical person would evaluate the defeat and assess what went wrong. No need. He already knew the source of his problem, and it began with his birth. "Mother, it's done," he said while fumbling with the stack of papers in his portfolio. "Dave Mitchell made his choice," he said, hesitating, "and it wasn't me." He braced both hands against the giant mahogany table and let his head bow with eyes closed. "It never is." When Dave Mitchell gave away his favorite classic Porsche, the one Don dreamed of owning, the car went to Joel. When his father needed someone from DMI to represent him at the international summit of leaders, Don wasn't chosen. In his mind, he never was.
"Don, don't you worry. I'll take care of this. I'm going to see your father right now. He has to answer to me. I might not be in a full-time marketing role any longer, but I'm still on the board of directors and a key member of the executive team," she said, pausing for a moment, regaining strength in her voice. "I've helped keep this place running. There's no way I'm going to stand by and let that woman and your father destroy you. It won't happen again. Dave owes me. He has to do right by at least one of my children, and you're the only one I have left."
Steering clear of the conversation surrounding his siblings was the best approach to take with his mother, given the fresh layer of defeat she was experiencing yet again at the hands of Dave and Sherry Mitchell. "Mother, don't bother." Every time there was peace and a chance for his mother to consider releasing the anger she harbored about the divorce, something new came up to make her madder. Felt like every year or at least every other year there was new trouble with Sherry and Dave, making the divorce seem as if it was yesterday -- plenty of fresh cuts on an old scab. His mother's unabridged anger was the proof.
Don's heart sank deeper, which he didn't think possible. Madeline was a good mother. Commitment to her family was undeniable. She was sixty-two. He wanted her to begin living her life outside the clutches of Dave and Sherry, but he didn't know how to help her make the transition when he couldn't help himself.
She squeezed his shoulder tight and pushed her cheek next to his. "Too late, darling, I'm already on my way to see your father. I'll talk with you later."
Don blew out a deep breath as he watched his mother leave the boardroom. He wanted to be demanding and stop her from confronting his father. On the other hand, he wanted someone to do something, but in the end he knew no one could. Even at this moment, he couldn't garner enough contempt to hate his father. There were many reasons why he could, but his heart wouldn't take the plunge into that abyss. His father, the mighty man, the shot-caller, had dubbed baby brother Joel top dog and that was the end of it. No sense fretting any longer. He might as well go and congratulate the chosen one. Don plucked his portfolio from the table and went into the hallway, where he ran into Joel. He hadn't expected to see the new leader quite so soon.
"Don," Joel said, panting for breath, "I got this envelope from Dad's office. I'm supposed to cast this vote in his absence."
"Too late, little brother, the vote has already been taken and everyone is gone."
"But I didn't get to cast Dad's vote," Joel said, holding the small sealed envelope.
"Didn't need to, little brother, nope, no need at all," he said letting his glance graze the floor before mustering enough dignity to regain eye contact with his father's favorite. "Dave Mitchell's vote was just extra reinforcement in your back pocket. Don't worry. You're the new chief executive officer."
"Me -- what are you talking about? I thought you wanted the job."
"I did, but the position wasn't offered to me," Don said.
The enthusiasm in Joel's eyes fizzled. Maybe he was shocked and remorseful or maybe he really was that selfish spoiled-rotten kid who was good at pretending to be sincere when it benefited him. Either way, Don would maintain a semblance of dignity. He planted his feet solidly, pleading unsuccessfully with his soul not to let an inkling of his disappointment be exposed, not to run the risk of giving Joel extra gratification. "That's right. You're the new man in charge. You were chosen to run his business," Don said, and let the realization have a few moments to soak in. "The board went along with it, although I'm the oldest and the most legitimate."
Don was very familiar with the controversy surrounding his parents' divorce, followed by his father's marriage to Sherry and the birth of their son Joel. Right or wrong, Joel was obviously loved enough to gain control of their father's prized possession without merit.
Joel took a step back.
Don felt good letting the wind out of the chosen one's sails, but the innuendo about Joel's legitimacy must have stirred a hornet's nest, judging by the cutting look he was giving. It seemed best to calm the brooding waters before the awkward conversation got out of hand. "I'm not trying to say that you stole my position. I'm not saying that at all."
"Then what are you saying, Don? I had nothing to do with this decision. This came from our father. I don't know why he chose me, but he must have a reason," Joel said, his back stiffening.
Conscious of the escalating tension, Don quickly acted to defuse it. "If our father and Sherry deem you the most suited to run my family's business, then that's the way it is."
"Leave my mother out of this."
"That's pretty hard to do." Before Joel became too defensive, Don shifted the focus back to the business. "Regardless of whose decision this is, I'm willing to support you as the head of this organization." He heard the words squeak through his teeth and wondered from where they'd come. They sounded good, the right words to say. If only they were true. "Do you want me to stay on as senior vice president managing the East Coast?"
"I don't see why not. Obviously Father wants you in the role. Why shouldn't I?"
Don was a half-smashed bug under Joel's feet, hoping the crushing weight would leave enough of his ego intact for him to crawl away, balancing a load of dejection on his back. This wasn't his brother. His real brothers were dead. Joel was no more than an unwanted relative wedged into his world. Don conjured up as much gratitude as his pride would allow and slung it at his father's son for the extended grace. "Great, that's good to hear. So this means I'll keep my office on the East Coast and stay out of your way. The rest of the country is all yours, yours and that mother of yours."
"Don," Joel raised his voice and spewed, "you are welcome to stay on, so long as you leave my mother out of this."
The passive approach wasn't working. Don had to harness his disapproval in Joel's presence. Before he could move two more feet, the new leader threw more words his way.
"Because if you don't," Joel hurled at him, completing the message by jerking his closed fist and extended thumb backward over his shoulder before snarling, "brother or not, you'll have to leave."
In the silence, Don let his glaring eyes meet Joel in the center of the hallway, confirming the warning was duly received. Any room for misinterpretat...
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Favorite Son
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Dave Mitchell is the founder and outgoing CEO of DMI Ministry and, as CHOSEN by Patricia Haley opens, he has made a decision as to who will succeed him as the CEO. All thought his eldest son Don, a division Vice President within the ministry, would be his successor but Dave rocks his multi-million dollar ministry and the city of Detroit by naming his youngest son, Joel, the new CEO.
Don and Joel are half brothers. Twenty some odd years ago Dave left his wife and four children for a younger woman. Since then Dave's two families have bickered and fought and through it all, Dave found God and takes all of his issues to the Lord. He bases his decisions on what the Lord tells him. Madeline, Dave's first wife and Sheri, his second wife, are ruthless adversaries, however Madeline believes she holds the key to the future of the ministry because she is also a founder and major shareholder.
After the decision is made as to the CEO position, Don, dejected and hurt, leaves the country and relocates in South Africa and begins his own company. At peace with his new life, he moves on from the hurt. However, Madeline is hell-bent on making Don the CEO of DMI by exposing Joel as an inexperienced and incompetent leader. A shocking and untimely event takes place, which forces Don back to Detroit and all of the pain. The book progresses with the escalating antics between the two families.
The characters are ones you either like or dislike. The author exposes the good, the bad and the ugly of each. Several other characters are mentioned in the book and their stories are touched upon slightly, but not completely. The secondary characters' relationship to the main characters and the cause of their pain was pivotal for a complete understanding of this family. However, the true gist of their being is not explained thoroughly and it leaves a gaping hole within the story. The women portrayed run the gamut from insecure to needy, to strong-willed, overbearing and saviors.
Patrica Haley showcases how God's word can be misinterpreted with greed, lust and selfishness. Her reading guide forces you to highlight several parallels between the novel's characters and biblical characters. The character Dave and his strong religious belief system is unparalleled with the other characters within the book and this also forces you to wonder how this unyoked family survives the curves life throws them.
Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Divine Favor
By Sharel Love
Author Patricia Haley takes sibling rivalry to another level in Chosen, as two half brothers, Joel and Don Mitchell, try to live with the last minute decision made by their father, Dave, to have Joel, rather than elder son Don, head a multi-million dollar ministry.
Don had been groomed by his father to some day head DMI, the ministry/business started by his parents. However, the divine decision made by the elder Mitchell, to appoint Joel as CEO, was one he knew God made as he dealt with his illness and choice to step down from the position himself. No matter, because his first wife, Madeline was not going to sit back quietly and accept her son being displaced without a fight; even if it meant sabotaging decisions made by Joel on behalf of the ministry.
Joel was not without help from his mother, Sherry, who believed that her husband made the right decision about the ministry and decided she would do all she could to support her son in spite of his lack of knowledge of the business.
The Mitchell family's problems did not begin with the decision made for the younger brother to lead the ministry over the elder brother. Their past history is tainted with infidelity, trust issues, parental neglect, and other things that caused drastic and life-changing events to occur within their family. Madeline refused to forgive and even after 25 years, was seeking ways to avenge the wrong done to her and her children.
Will Joel be able to walk in the way that God has chosen for him and take the family ministry to a global level? Or, will he falter in his weaknesses and allow the enemy to destroy what his father lovingly and prayerfully built over the years? Will there be forgiveness among the Mitchell family members, and can they find a way to accept each other and the decision that the elder Mitchell made?
I really enjoyed Chosen, especially how Author Haley shared how God does choose the most unlikely person for ministry when we think there is no way possible. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading about family drama, and all the issues that can come from an extended family situation.
Review by Sharel E. Gordon-Love
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
21st century David and Solomon
By Terri
The Mitchell family war all started when Dave Mitchell, the founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar ministry, left his wife Madeline/business partner & their four children for his administrative assistent Sherry. Years later Dave appoints his and Sherry's only son a twenty-three-year-old Joel as CEO of the ministry instead of his son Don. Of which he mentored years before to take over the ministry when he would retire. Dave says that GOD has told him to appoint Joel as CEO instead of Don. Although his original plans were to appoint Don as CEO, his love for God overruled his plans once again. Madeline refuses to accept the decision of her ex-husband and vows not to rest until her son Don is the CEO of DMI. Feeling rejected once again by his father Don leaves the country looking to pursue his own business, meanwhile secretly pining away for his fathers assistent Abigail. Not knowing that back home she is secretly pinning for Joel.
Years later Joel is considered one of the most handsome, popular and prosperous business men in America. He is known for his wisdom and ability to make some of the toughest decision in the ministry. Madeline is still plotting ways to get rid of Joel. An Abigail has officially falling in love with him. Don is in his own business and is prospering. Joel is constantly praying and seeking GODS guidence, that is until Sheba Warden walks into his life. Although nothing romantic happens she sparked a lust that Joel did not have before. He than starts to not only seek different women but different God's has well.
Will Joel let his lust ruin his fathers ministry? Will Don ever come back home? Will the Mitchell family ever call a truce? This book is about seeking God's guidence and about how many wrong decisions may lead to someones ultimate demise. Definitely a page turner and will have you constantly wondering what's next.
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