Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge
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Overview
Now he brings together a chorus of voices to weigh in on the importance of being a father in our nation today and to share what they’ve learned from being a father, having a father, or in some cases not having a father around.
With Original Essays and Poems from
Taye Diggs • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar • Malcolm-Jamal Warner • Ice Cube • Howard Dean • Tony Hawk • Isaiah Washington • Yao Ming • Al Sharpton • John King • Lamman Rucker • Derek Fisher • Kevin Durant • Russ Parr • Michael Moore • Chuck D • Malcolm Shabazz • Talem Acey • Will Downing • Chris Paul • Allan Houston • Talib Kweli • Black Ice • Cornel West • Elijah Cummings • Mumia Abu-Jamal • Grant Hill • Coach John Thompson • Roland Martin • Joakim Noah • Arn Tellum • Damian Marley • Abiodune Oyewole • Styles P • Baron Davis • David Aldridge • Stuart Scott • Dave Zirin • Kevin Powell • John Carlos • Derrick Coleman • J. Ivy • Joe Johnson • Al Horford • Pastor John Jenkins • Julian Thomas • Ed Gordon Jr. • Tito Puente Jr. • Billy Hunter • 13 of Nazareth • Messiah Ramkissoon
Through these inspiring personal experiences, Etan and the men he’s gathered together hope to share the message that by standing up and taking an active role as fathers, men not only find their own lives more joyful and fulfilling—they pass on to the next generation an unshakable legacy of love, wisdom, responsibility, and strength.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781101585351 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 05/01/2012 |
| Sold by: | Penguin Group |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 320 |
| File size: | 422 KB |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Nick Chiles is a New York Times bestselling author and a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist.
Table of Contents
Foreword Tony Dungy xi
Introduction xix
Chapter 1 Got to be There: Spending Time with Your Children 1
1 Howard Dean 3
2 Tony Hawk 6
3 Coach John Thompson 11
4 Malcolm Shabazz 15
5 Isaiah Washington 21
Poem Taalam Acey 25
Chapter 2 Happy Feelings: Finding Joy with Your Children 29
1 Chris Paul 34
2 Taye Diggs 41
3 Stuart Scott 45
4 Will Downing 50
Poem J. Ivy 54
Chapter 3 Stronger Than Pride: Showing Love to Your Children 59
1 Derek Fisher 61
2 Talib Kweli 64
3 Grant Hill 67
4 Andre Agassi 72
5 Allan Houston 78
Poem Black Ice 82
Chapter 4 You've Got a Friend: Using Elders to Deliver Honesty and Wisdom to Your Children 87
1 Representative Elijah Cummings 91
2 John Carlos 98
3 Mumia Abu-Jamal 104
Poem Julian Thomas 110
Chapter 5 The Roots of a Tree: Reaching Back into History to Lift Up Your Children 113
1 Tito Puente Jr. 116
2 Joakim Noah 119
3 Damian Marley 125
4 Yao Ming 130
5 Arn Tellem 133
Poem by Abiodune Oyewole of the Last Poets 136
Chapter 6 Sky is the Limit: Helping Children Overcome Fatherlessness 139
1 Ice Cube 142
2 Michael Moore 149
3 Baron Davis 157
4 Kevin Durant 162
Poem Etan Thomas 165
Chapter 7 Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting the Stereotypes that Can Overwhelm your Children 169
1 Chuck D 174
2 Billy Hunter 183
3 David Aldridge 185
4 Dave Zirin 189
5 Roland Martin 193
Poem by 13 of Nazareth 196
Chapter 8 Redemption Song: Overcoming Anger-You Have to Let it Go 201
1 Styles P 205
2 Kevin Powell 208
3 Lamman Rucker 215
4 Derrick Coleman 219
Poem Messiah Ramkissoon 225
Chapter 9 Dear Mama: Helping Single Mothers Shoulder the Burden 227
1 Joe Johnson 230
2 Pastor John Jenkins 233
3 Al Horford 237
4 Reverend Al Sharpton 244
Poem Julian Thomas 250
Chapter 10 Wake Up, Everybody: Examining Bill Cosby's Plea for Responsible Fathers 255
1 Malcolm-Jamal Warner 259
2 John King 265
3 Russ Parr 269
4 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 272
5 Ed Gordon Jr. 276
Poem Etan Thomas 280
Conclusion Dr. Cornel West 285
What People are Saying About This
Praise for Fatherhood
“This inspirational meditation on fatherhood from former Washington Wizards forward Etan Thomas offers a lot to chew on, both as a primer for thoughtful fathers and children and as a particularly trenchant entry in the ongoing conversation on parenthood and race…Any book that brings the words of Howard Dean and Yao Ming between the same covers is noteworthy.…A tricky line to walk—balancing street cred with idealism, anger with acceptance—but for the most part [Thomas] pulls it off with aplomb. Fathers of any skin color would do well to emulate him.”—The Washington Post
“An insightful book.”—Publishers Weekly
"Etan Thomas not only has skills on the basketball court but more importantly with words and ideas."—Spike Lee
"I would like to salute Etan Thomas. He is a warrior, doing mighty work."—Cornel West
“[Thomas is] a defender of fatherhood.”—New York Daily News
“Really, really moving.” —Soledad O’Brien, CNN
“Etan extends his reach beyond the NBA to helping youth and families throughout America.”—FOX News
“This book is beneficial for fathers, mentors, and sons, no matter how well or how poorly they’re performing in those roles.”—The Washington Times
“Etan Thomas displays his skills off the court pulling together an intimate collection of powerful voices who open up on ending the pain of fatherlessness, the pride and power of being a father, and the promise of a new generation of strong dads”—Essence
“This inspirational book is a call to action, sharing and emphasizing the importance of being present as fathers.”—Daytona Beach News-Journal