My First Book

"Fools Never Raise ..." is a humorous look back at the life of my father, Robert Lloyd Johnson.  He and my mother, his wife, born Lois Ethel Thompson, raised four children in Harlem (Manhattan) and the Bronx, NY from the 1940's through the mid 1960's.  I always considered him a wise and witty person who had a strong sense of pride, and valued his role has husband and father.  He loved to laugh, he loved to listen to music (mostly jazz), he loved to read, he loved to dance, he loved to entertain and be entertained.

The title of the book comes from the fourth verse of the hymn by Isaac Watts, "Sweet is the Work, My God, My King."  Daddy repeated that verse very often. He frequently quoted from poems, hymns, the Holy Bible, and literary works.  "Slick from Sugar Hill" was his nickname as he grew into manhood.  His most often used words were, "fool, fools, and foolish." He used them when talking to us at home about others.

Daddy's occupation was window washer in midtown Manhattan (a borough of New York City).  But, he was much more than that.  He inspired my siblings and me to open our minds.  He provided the shoulders for us to stand on.  He showed us the direction in which we are to walk, run and reach.

When people talk about my father, there is always a smile on their face.  I sincerely hope you can say the same about your Dad and the men who influenced your life.

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Yours truly,

Lloyd R. Johnson