It’s finally here! My newest and long awaited book ‘Man-U-Script…the ethos of manhood’ has been published and is now available on amazon.
The book is a compilation of Black men (8 of which are incarcerated) who share their hearts and insight on manhood and their individual experience of being a Black man in America, and manhood God’s way.
The impetus behind this book project was that I needed to know how to raise my son into manhood according to God’s plan for his life. The project started out for my sole benefit but quickly grew into a book that would benefit other moms of boys as well as to Black men.
A snippet from the forward written by Freddie Williams:
Black man, as you read this profound body of work, I encourage you to have your mind and heart open. Whether you follow Jesus Christ, Elijah Muhammad, Noble Drew Ali, Clarence 13X, or the prophet Muhammad; whether you study the Bible, the Qur’an, or 120; whether you are beginning at the book of Genesis, Al Fatiha, or Supreme Mathematics; are quoting John 3:16, the 15th Ayat of Surah, or the knowledge degree in the 1-14; there is a thread that binds us. Whether you are in Bed Stuyor Baltimore, Compton or Chicago, Magnolia Projects or Marcy, we need a clear understanding that the survival of our nation, of our people is wholly contingent on our ability to protect, position, and prosper the next generation.
After completion, I walked away feeling more connected to men and understanding that they need that nurturing interaction just as us women do. This was a great format to hold men accountable. Making it clear that no matter what your upbringing or circumstance may be or was , you have the tools to be better from within. Unfortunately that’s the battle. Most importantly, I learned that there are great men out here and they have a story. They don’t get praised much but Man•U•Script did an awesome job at highlighting their journey.