Father Songs: Testimonies by African-American Sons and Daughters

Book Overview

The realities of black fatherhood in this country have long been obscured by the stereotypes that abound in the media and political rhetoric. Here contributors write about real fathers dependable, sometimes enraged or wounded, but nevertheless heroic. Despite their enormously diverse experiences, each writer affirms the central role that their relationship with their father has played in their lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807062154
• ISBN13: 9780807062159
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

spiritually uplifting, tragic and inspiring, fulfilling

If you are looking for alternatives to ways on approaching your father, this book tells you how others have managed to do it. Fathers are a part of who we are and present in our lives or not, their power to influence us to the spirit is undaunting. If you have not said,"I forgive you dad", this book will help you find that way to do it. If you hate your father too, read this, you are not alone. It helps you rid your self of that hate and anger and helps you deal with better. Father Songs is a book that all sons should read if they value their fathers in any way, good or bad.