Father to Son: A Guide to Growing up N a Difficult World

By Reginald L Bullock

From the streets, to college, to the military, author Reginald L. Bullock, raised by a single mother, survived many challenges and life-altering experiences. In Father to Son, he shares his story of how growing up without a father left a void in his life. Targeted toward young men who are not being raised with their fathers, those who need male guidance in their life, and for those who cannot find the right path to manhood, Father to Son addresses the issues and problems faced by today's young men. From a father-to-son perspective, Bullock gives guidance and direction on topics such as guns, gangs, drugs, law violations, homosexuality, communication, friendship, religion, mothers, health and fitness, education, and sex. Father to Son helps young men find balance in their lives through the important tenets of integrity, courtesy, respect, ethics, and others. Based on his personal experiences, Bullock gives helpful information and offers advice on how to cope with and get through the difficult years of adolescence without falling into the trap of negativity and bad decision making.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595216730
• ISBN13: 9780595216734
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Critically Important Contribution to Fatherhood

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A critically important contribution to African-American Father-Son relationships from the heart of a Dad who was raised by a single parent mom in inner city Philadelphia. I'd recommend this book to the whole family as well as any son, especially an "at risk" youth. Each of the 20 chapters presents a father-to-son perspective on earthy life issues in clear, concise narratives, with reasonable discretion and frank integrity...*** Guns *** Gangs *** Drugs *** The Law *** Homosexuality *** Communication *** Problems & Struggles *** Friendship *** Religion *** Mothers *** Health & Fitness *** Hygiene *** Sex *** The Game *** Tenets *** Education *** Ethnic Origin *** Life & Death *** Words to Live By *** F.Y.I./Poetry ***The "Father to Son" keynote poem will be an award winner. Reginald Bullock has been there, and his personal troubles-to-triumphs guided tour will inspire more successes.

Powerful Book!!!

Reggie is a very powerful writer with the ability to communicate to all ages at the same time. His knowledge and background gives him a flexibility that is very unique. Almost like James Bond, only with an urban flavor. I have read many books in my time, and most writers skirt the truth when it comes to some of the subjects Reggie has chosen; however, this book hits the nail square on the head. I would recommend better critics than myself to read the book and write a review. I see big things happening for this man.

Powerful insite in helping todays youth

Each chapter in the book is a lesson in itself. OPRAH needs to have this guy on TV for the world to learn from. He hits all the problems straight on and pulls no punches. So many teenagers and single parent mothers need to read this book.