As more and more black men find themselves unemployed or unemployable, fragmented from their families, entering the prison system at a record high and receiving more jail time than any other race of men; black men are falling behind in virtually every area of life: family, finances, health, job retention and growth and a sense of hope for the future. Study after study shows that black men are the first to become marginalized and disenfranchized and the last to succeed and thrive. While there have been many gains in the African-American community, there are still far too many black men who are on the margins of society struggling to catch up, keep up and simply get by. Many personal empowerment books aimed at men of African descent tell black men how to change their relationships with the external forces that oppose or oppress them, but few show them how to develop the internal tools to build on their assets, step out of the stereotypes, reposition themselves for success and remain resilient when the storms of life threaten to overwhelm them.
The Black Man’s Little Book of Encouragement offers 68 powerful principles for African-American men in search of a full and empowered life. Touching on everything from self-image and personal power to workplace success, fatherhood, relationships with women as well as hope and healing for incarcerated men, The Black Man’s Little Book of Encouragement takes readers through a guided process of self-reflection, introspection and personal-assessment exercised designed to help them tap their personal power, raise the bar and thrive. Also included is a resource listing for men and a book discussion guide.
The Black Man’s Little Book of Encouragement is more than an inspirational book. It’s a game-plan for empowered living. Written from the perspective of an African-American woman, The Black Man’s Little Book of Encouragement also seeks to let black men know that there are black women who believe in them, support them and are aware of the challenges they face as black men in America.
The Black Man’s Little Book of Encouragement will be the first inspirational success guide for black men written by a woman that offers strategies from the block to the bedroom to the boardroom. Each chapter includes personal anecdotes in which the reader can immediately identify with, followed by the author’s advice on how to build on the skills and strengths they already possess to maneuver through that particular situation and ultimately live out their own personal definition of success.
