What Black Men Should Do Now: 100 Simple Truths, Ideas, and Concepts (Dafina)

By K. Thomas Oglesby

Book Overview

Anecdotes, concepts, and concrete examples provide advice on education, family, citizenship, relationships, and careers to help African American men strengthen character and become positive role... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758201710
• ISBN13: 9780758201713
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

The Book To Set Brothers Free!

I have to say, this is the book that is going to set a lot of brothers free from feeling they have to play the unrealistic role society has told them they must play. I read the hardback version of this book last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I gave a copy to my father, and he did too. But this updated edition is even better. It includes a great deal more information on men staying healthy, dealing with their emotions, staying faithful to their wives or girlfriends, and being a real man in 21st century. And a whole lot more. The principles in this book are amazing. The author tells it like it is, and he doesn't hold back. Man, he is a bold brother. (It is not for the faint at heart!) It is well written, and is a got-to-read for black men and women. Even a lot of our young African-American boys growing up today will get a lot out of it (if they read it). It will prepare them for true manhood as they grow into adult men. It just needs to get into their hands.This book will change its reader's life. I suggest if you want to change your life, buy it here and read it, because it will make you look honestly at yourself and your life, and will inspire you to change it for the better.Highly recommend it!

simple truths and sage advice

"What Black Men Should Do Now" is an essential guide-to-life that reverberates with enlightenment and encouragement. Oglesby presents sage advice in a tone that is firm but fraternal, much like an older brother warning you of the bumps that lie ahead on life's road. While acknowledging life's complexities, the book outlines 100 truths, ideas and concepts with such simplicity that any man (whether successful professional or struggling student) can glean practical solutions to the daily dilemmas that face us all. The author even includes "action steps" for the proactively-challenged. Black men should buy this book now and study it at least 100 times.

A Definite Eye-Opener!

Wow! What an eye-opener! A timely book, "What Black Men Should Do Now" took me as the reader on a trip into the soul every black man should aspire to. While the author speaks specifically to black men, this book could have easily been written for ALL men--regardless of color--to read and be enriched by. And enriching it was to MY soul. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down because I could identify with this brother. The book's format of meaty but short 100 chapters makes it an easy read--whether it is read from in order from 1 to 100, or out of sequence. I read a lot of books, especially ones talking about black male issues (and there are not enough out there). But I felt this book dared to address issues that black men tend to shy away from or refuse to address (i.e., their emotions, their masculinity, their sexual being, their relationships with their fathers and children, etc.). The author tackled head-on these and so many more subject with ease and clarity. In fact, that's what made the book so readable--"he kept it real, "so to speak. Sisters who read this book will applaud this brother for his honesty and braveness to challenge many of the "typical" African American man's ways of trying to "be da man" in this world. An educated and enlightened black men myself, I felt the book even gave me the opportunity to sigh in relief that I'm not the only one who wishes other brothers would live more balanced lives and take better care of their souls by doing many of the things the author gently advises in this book, like: "Don't Be An Angry Black Man"; "Have the Courage to Say I'm Sorry"; "Don't Have Sex. Make Love"; "Remove the Word 'NIGGA' from Your Vocabulary"; "Uphold the African American Woman"; "Make Peace With The Size of Your Penis"; "Keep a Journal"; and "If You Are Age 40 or Older, Have Regular Prostate Exams." Without chastising or preaching, the author urges black men that it's natural to have shortcomings--we all have them because we, too, are human. I think anyone, male or female, black or white, who reads this book will be forced to examine their attitudes and perceptions about what makes a man the best man he can be in this world for himself and in his role as daddy, husband, boyfriend, brother and grandfather--regardless of age! And one of the best parts of the book are the action steps that follow each chapter, allowing the reader to go right to work at, as the author said, "striking balance" in his life. So yes, I HIGHLY recommend this book. After buying my first copy here on-line, I couldn't wait, and went out and bought four more at the bookstore in the mall as Christmas and birthday gifts last month for my son, two brothers and father. This eye-opening book will for sure change your life!

Thank you Mr. Oglesby

Mr. Oglesby's book is one men of all ages should read. It is filled with inspiraton, affirmations, and advice in an easy non-preachy style. This is definitely a book that will be cherished, and read, again and again. A great gift for all the men in your life. Thank you Mr. Oglesby for this keeper.

A KEEPER!

Mr. Oglesby's book is one every man should read, no matter what their cultural roots happen to be. It is filled with inspiring words, affirmations, information, and codes to live by and aspire to. This is a wonderful book. And would make a great gift to give to young men, old men, and middle-aged men. A gift they will come to cherish. It is filled with words of wisdom, to motivate, inspire and enlighten. Mr. Oglesby's style is easy, and loving, not at all preachy. The book reaches out like a father, a brother, a best friend, wrapping an arm around your shoulder and telling you like it is. Thank you Mr. Oglesby for writing this book -- it is sure to become a keeper for all those who read it.