Faith of Our Fathers: African-American Men Reflect on Fatherhood

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Summary: Everyone must read this book!
Review: Andre Willis delivers a magnificant compilation of leading intellectuals sharing their advice on parenting. While the essays assembled in this text are reflections on African-American fatherhood the lessons shared are applicable to anyone who has loved a child. The tales told by each writer are touching, humorous and profound, offering a seldom-seen and moving view into the deeply personal interactions between generations of men.

The phrase, "it takes a village" may be trite but the principle of the substantial effect a community has in the upbringing of each child cannot be disputed. For that reason, it doesn't matter if you are male or female, with children or without, african-american or any other race, everyone should read this book.

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Summary: This is the most important text on fatherhood available.
Review: this is a wonderful text, a tour-de-force about the power and trouble of intimacy, love and vulnerability. these narratives, collected from black men, are poignant and moving - particularly the last essay. i recommend this profound text to those who are in the least interested in good writing and at best in wisdom, faith and an examined life.