For The Love of Black Men: Poems on Change, Life, Truth, and Trust
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0990613917 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
What poetry that touches my apron strings when I was a boy child, now I speak like a man! Powerful One of the best poetry books that I've read in a long time. It touches me like the man that I am. It humbles me and I am grateful to this author.
In communities where there is a predominance of black men, the constant din of helicopters, fire-engines, sirens and other disturbances does not grant much contemplative time. For the Love of Black Men offers hope and the possibility of alternate choices. It probes areas that are not openly discussed. Trusting one's inner source sometimes gives clarification to dilemmas that appear inconceivable. Many of the concerns these men have had to face may be similar to all men. For the Love of Black Men exposes readers to an expansive reassessment of some of the issues that have prevailed since slavery which have produced myriads of confusion. For the Love of Black Men transports the reader on a personal and private tour into a realm where some Black men have had to wrestle and confront their own challenging questions concerning their wholeness. More than just a book of poetry, For the Love of Black Men addresses issues credibly, compassionately, and directly, with a minimum of soft edges. The fast-paced survival atmosphere in which most black men live does not provide such opportunities. Fortunately for all of us, Adams verses actually become a legitimate shelf reference of America's shameful history of the slayings of unarmed black men. Adams also encompasses the love,