About the Book
“Raising Black Boys to Men: A Mother’s Guide to Raising Thugless Sons” is a candid book of one mother’s journey: her successes, trials,
and errors, in raising her three boys, in a society that glorifies
thug-life.
Author, Patricia Joseph, who successfully navigated the
lives of her three sons, through the ever so present negative
influences in society, felt compelled to write about her experience in
raising thugless sons. Patricia credits much of her success to just
“good, ole-fashion child rearing.”
In her book, Patricia provides
simple anecdotes and tips, to help mothers faced with the challenges of
raising Black boys. Patricia cleverly sprinkles humor throughout the
book, and provides laughter to the role of parenting. The book is a
short, quick-read, which can be read in a few hours. At the end of each
chapter, Patricia provides “Mom Tips,” which are little nuggets of
information, for moms to reference long after reading the book.
All
readers will enjoy the heart-felt emotion of Patricia’s call-to-action:
“Save Our Sons.”
Also, readers will come to understand the unique
challenges African-American mothers’ face, with raising their boys.
Patricia takes no prisoners, when she writes about the incarceration
rates, and illiteracy of young, Black men. At the end of the book,
Patricia provides readers with a list of “Recommended Reading,” as a
supplement to further their knowledge and increase awareness.
Patricia Joseph is a wife, mother of three sons and a daughter, writer, and web communications specialist. She is committed and
passionate about building stronger families. She earned her B.S. in
Journalism from the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst.
When
she’s not developing her writing craft, Patricia spends her time
relaxing with hubby, gardening, listening to jazz, or cooking.
An
exceptional home cook, vegetarian, and natural lifestyle enthusiast,
Patricia loves sharing information and her passion for food and healthy
living, on her Eat Well and Live Healthy blog (http://eatandlivehealthy.wordpress.com).
Visit Patricia’s blog: http://raisingblackboystomen.wordpress.com, to read her insights and share your views on Raising Black Boys to Men.
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