Reviews

What makes this book different from the many parenting guides already available? First, it is not a how-to manual. It does not tell how to diaper babies, handle tantrums, or set up a carpool. Rather, it deals with the importance of a father's involvement with his children and with basic principles of good parenting. Second, while so much of the material applies to any parent, the book specifically deals with the situation of black fathers. The author details six black fathers, including himself and his father, and explains how they handle issues such as education, sex instruction, children's health, and the like. This well-written book fills a special need for black fathers and belongs in all libraries serving them.--John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York