“Mothers raise their daughters and love their sons,” is an old adage that has been around in the African-American community for years. With the release of movies like Boyz In The Hood and Menace to Society, this adage has grown in popularity in the African-American community and has often been used to explain the ills facing many young African-American men. For any African-American mother who has heard this adage and believed it true, comes a compelling book of wisdom, inspiration and hope that’s bound to prove differently. Mother to Son is a powerfully written book that shows that mothers do more than love their sons. The author, through a beautifully scripted, heartfelt collection of letters, offers candid advice for her sons on the issues they may face from racism to self-recognition. Although written from a mother to her sons, this book provides timeless wisdom for all. A MUST read for any mother facing the challenge of preparing her sons for, and protecting them from, the society in which they must live.
About the Author
Writing has always been her passion. As a child, Kim spent hours writing books and poetry as well as television and film scripts. As an intern reporter for The St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kim researched and wrote about many issues facing urban youth including an in depth look at life in the Blumeyer Housing Projects. In April 2006, Kim created First Generation Publishing. She also writes a parenting blog.
In addition to publishing, Kim is very involved in education reform and initiatives. She is creator of the Back to School Expo and Parent Up. She frequently speaks about the role of parents in preventing and addressing bullying. She is a strong proponent of children and parental rights and empowers parents to advocate on behalf of their children both in school and in life.
Kim is married and the mother of three boys: a 3-year old, a 10-year old, who is the author of "Why I Love Mommies," and a 13-year old, who owns the Sport It: Attitude Is Everything T-shirt line.
She also serves as an advisory member to Empowered Young Men and as a board member of Urban Opportunities, a nonprofit focused on at-risk youth.
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OUSGLU/
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