by Kenneth Braswell. Local author and Director of the NYS Fatherhood Initiative, Ken Braswell, has presented a moving account of fatherhood in his book Fatherhood: When the Tear Won't Fall. "As one who also grew up without his father, I can honestly say that Kenneth Braswell and I are kindred spirits committed to doing the sacred work of connecting fathers to their children-heart to heart. When The Tear Won t Fall is a compelling story of healing and hope that is sorely needed in a nation where 1 out of 3 children 2 out of 3 in the African American community still grow up in father absent homes. --Roland Warren Thank you, dear brother Kenneth for showing up--and using your light and your journey to wake us up. This work is necessary. --Terrie M. Williams .These are sage words. This is probably the first day I have just taken off in 3 years. I've spent the whole day reading your book. I do not know if I have ever heard this voice before. The voice of a thoughtful caring young man and premature father doing the best he can and simply overwhelmed by the lack of experience and missteps, which are inevitable given the lack of counsel. Not malicious, not a perpetrator, it is really, really excellent. This book needs to get out. --Dr. Ronald MincyThank you, dear brother Kenneth for showing up--and using your light and your journey to wake us up. This work is necessary. --Terrie M. Williams. (Check catalog)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
When the tear won't fall : one man's journey through the intimate struggles of manhood and fatherhood
by Kenneth Braswell. Local author and Director of the NYS Fatherhood Initiative, Ken Braswell, has presented a moving account of fatherhood in his book Fatherhood: When the Tear Won't Fall. "As one who also grew up without his father, I can honestly say that Kenneth Braswell and I are kindred spirits committed to doing the sacred work of connecting fathers to their children-heart to heart. When The Tear Won t Fall is a compelling story of healing and hope that is sorely needed in a nation where 1 out of 3 children 2 out of 3 in the African American community still grow up in father absent homes. --Roland Warren Thank you, dear brother Kenneth for showing up--and using your light and your journey to wake us up. This work is necessary. --Terrie M. Williams .These are sage words. This is probably the first day I have just taken off in 3 years. I've spent the whole day reading your book. I do not know if I have ever heard this voice before. The voice of a thoughtful caring young man and premature father doing the best he can and simply overwhelmed by the lack of experience and missteps, which are inevitable given the lack of counsel. Not malicious, not a perpetrator, it is really, really excellent. This book needs to get out. --Dr. Ronald MincyThank you, dear brother Kenneth for showing up--and using your light and your journey to wake us up. This work is necessary. --Terrie M. Williams. (Check catalog)
