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Offering inspirational advice in a down-to-earth style, this unique compilation of letters provides wisdom, guidance, and heartfelt insight to help the reader chart their own path to success. Based on the author's motivational speaking at inner-city schools across the country, the letters deal with the tough issues that face young people today.
Bombarded with messages from music and the media, Harper set out to dispel the stereotypical image of success that young people receive today and instead emphasizes alternative views of what it truly means to be a successful male, such as educational and community achievements and self-respect. Intended to provide this frequently regarded lost generation of young men with words of encouragement and guidance, Harper's deep-rooted passion regarding the plight of today's youth drove him to write this book, sure to change the lives of readers for years to come.
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Harper's message is a solo soaring above the choir. ("LOS ANGELES TIMES")
İThis¨ book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. ("The Philadelphia Inquirer")
Harpers message is a solo soaring above the choir. ("LOS ANGELES TIMES")
[This] book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. ("The Philadelphia Inquirer")
Hill writes in a down-to-earth style. . . . A priceless, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide. ("The Dayton Defender")
Filled with heartfelt wisdom and solid step-by-step strategies for cultivating self-respect, "Letters to a Young Brother" is an inspirational guidebook to a better life and a book that will change lives. ("Black College Today")
In clear, accessible language, Harper encourages his youthful readers to maintain productive values and never give up hope. . . . With frank, loving advice about relationships, careers, sex, education, spirituality, and money, Harper helps young readers take that first step toward fruitful change. (Jabari Asim, "The Washington Post")
Harperas message is a solo soaring above the choir. ("LOS ANGELES TIMES")
In a direct and often colloquial tone . . . the letters stress the importance of having options and working smart, not just hard. (THE NEW YORK TIMES)
Harper's message is a solo soaring above the choir. (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
Hill writes in a down-to-earth style. . . . A priceless, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide. (The Dayton Defender)
Filled with heartfelt wisdom and solid step-by-step strategies for cultivating self-respect, Letters to a Young Brother is an inspirational guidebook to a better life and a book that will change lives. (Black College Today)
[This] book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
In clear, accessible language, Harper encourages his youthful readers to maintain productive values and never give up hope. . . . With frank, loving advice about relationships, careers, sex, education, spirituality, and money, Harper helps young readers take that first step toward fruitful change. (Jabari Asim, The Washington Post)"
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İThis¨ book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. ("The Philadelphia Inquirer")
Harpers message is a solo soaring above the choir. ("LOS ANGELES TIMES")
[This] book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. ("The Philadelphia Inquirer")
Hill writes in a down-to-earth style. . . . A priceless, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide. ("The Dayton Defender")
Filled with heartfelt wisdom and solid step-by-step strategies for cultivating self-respect, "Letters to a Young Brother" is an inspirational guidebook to a better life and a book that will change lives. ("Black College Today")
In clear, accessible language, Harper encourages his youthful readers to maintain productive values and never give up hope. . . . With frank, loving advice about relationships, careers, sex, education, spirituality, and money, Harper helps young readers take that first step toward fruitful change. (Jabari Asim, "The Washington Post")
Harperas message is a solo soaring above the choir. ("LOS ANGELES TIMES")
In a direct and often colloquial tone . . . the letters stress the importance of having options and working smart, not just hard. (THE NEW YORK TIMES)
Harper's message is a solo soaring above the choir. (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
Hill writes in a down-to-earth style. . . . A priceless, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide. (The Dayton Defender)
Filled with heartfelt wisdom and solid step-by-step strategies for cultivating self-respect, Letters to a Young Brother is an inspirational guidebook to a better life and a book that will change lives. (Black College Today)
[This] book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
In clear, accessible language, Harper encourages his youthful readers to maintain productive values and never give up hope. . . . With frank, loving advice about relationships, careers, sex, education, spirituality, and money, Harper helps young readers take that first step toward fruitful change. (Jabari Asim, The Washington Post)"
Currently starring in CSI: NY, Hill Harper has appeared in numerous prime- time television shows and feature films, including Beloved and He Got Game. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a B.A. and cum laude from Harvard Law School. He also holds a master s degree in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government. He was recently named one of People magazine s Sexiest Men Alive."
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- ISBN 13 9781592402236
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