J.R. Edwards

About the Book "I Never Cried For Mama"

This powerful narrative chronicles the life of Harold Greene, an innocent child turned convicted felon, based on real-life accounts from child services reports, court records, police logs, and personal interviews. Though fictionalized, the story is rooted in truth and reveals Harold’s emotional and psychological transformation during over 25 years of incarceration.

J.R. Edwards, a former journalist, worked years as an instructor with the Department of Corrections, teaching inmates in classes on moral development, life skills and anger management. Volunteer efforts over the years in the Los Angeles area includedwork in a runaway shelter and battered women’s shelter, along with manning a suicide hotline.

About me

Instructor, Mentor, Advocate for Rehabilitation and Author

J.R. Edwards, a former journalist turned educator, has dedicated several years to working as an instructor with the Department of Corrections. In this role, she taught vital rehabilitation programs for inmates, focusing on moral development, life skills training, and anger management classes—all essential components of successful reentry into society.

In addition to her professional work, J.R. Edwards has actively contributed to the Los Angeles community through various volunteer services. Her commitment to social impact includes serving at a runaway youth shelter, supporting survivors at a battered women’s shelter, and providing emotional support as a volunteer on a suicide prevention hotline.

With a passion for education, rehabilitation, and community service, J.R. Edwards continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking transformation and support.

My Mission

To increase awareness of the suffering of many children in the world and to recognize that they are our future.

My Vision

A world in which children are allowed to grow with love, respect and dignity.

My Goal

We aim to raise awareness of the silent struggles faced by vulnerable children through storytelling, education, and advocacy. 

Book Summary

I Never Cried For Mama

This work chronicles the life of Harold Greene, an innocent child who became a convicted felon. While fictionalized, the account is true, based on Children Services reports, newspaper articles, police logs, court records, family interviews, and Harold’s prison journal. Incarcerated for more than 25 years, in prison Harold met psychiatrist, Dr. Janice Greaves. The intertwining of their lives was to change them both.  

To Harold, the meeting with Dr. Greaves was fortuitous, portraying to him a calmness and stability which he craved. For Dr. Greaves, the sessions with Harold started her, unexpectedly, on her own journey of healing. She was unprepared for the impact he would have on her life as the sessions began to uncover buried pain of her own past.

The sessions between Harold and Dr. Greaves slowly changed them both while demonstrating the power of the human spirit, both its failures and its victories.

Names in the book have been changed to allow privacy for Harold’s remaining family and out of respect for his young victim.

It was in prison that Harold found the courage to look inward for answers. Dr. Greaves, with commitment to their parallel journeys, found answers of her own.

This narrative is to give a voice to the voiceless … the many children who want love.

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I Never Cried For Mama

A Journey of Redemption and Healing

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J.R. Edwards

2025

256

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564688747

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Synopsis

The Journey of Harold Greene tells the emotional story of a traumatized child who becomes a convicted felon. Through prison records, court documents, and Harold’s personal journal, this powerful novel explores his 25-year incarceration and the life-changing bond he forms with psychiatrist Dr. Janice Greaves. A moving tale of trauma, redemption, and the healing power of human connection.

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July 7, 2021

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"Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth, those who care for and protect our people."

Nelson Mandela

"The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice."

Peggy O’Mara

"We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future."

Franklin D. Roosevelt

"Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty … The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than hunger for bread."

Mother Teresa

"Children learn more from who you are than what you teach."

W.E.B. DuBois

Readers have praised The Journey of Harold Greene for its emotional depth, powerful storytelling, and inspiring message of redemption. With heartfelt reviews and strong ratings, the book continues to resonate with those who believe in the power of healing and second chances.

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" The Journey of Harold Greene gave me a deeper understanding of how childhood trauma can shape a person’s life. The connection between Harold and Dr. Greaves is beautifully written, and the book is a testament to the power of human connection and healing. A must-read for anyone interested in personal transformation and the resilience of the human spirit. "

David L. Social Worker

" This book captivated me from the start. The depth of Harold’s character and the emotional journey he goes through is both heartbreaking and inspiring. It’s a powerful reminder that healing is possible, no matter how dark the past may seem. "

Karen M. Book Club Member

" What I love most about The Journey of Harold Greene is its authenticity. The story is raw, real, and filled with emotional depth. It made me reflect on how we, as a society, can better support at-risk youth and those who have suffered deep trauma. "

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