The Warrior Method: A Parents' Guide to Rearing Healthy Black Boys

Winbush PhD, Raymond

ISBN 10: 0380792753 / ISBN 13: 9780380792757

Published by Amistad, 2002

Signed Copy . Inscribed by author on title page. Seller Inventory # SB20E-01697

Synopsis:

According to the recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, black males die at a rate fifteen times higher than that of white males because of homicidal violence. The Department estimates that 28 percent of black males will enter state or federal prisons during their lifetime. In response to these devastating statistics, psychologist, educator, and father Raymond Winbush has created The Warrior Method - a program designed for parents and teachers to help black boys become strong, self-reliant men. Filled with thoughtful reflections on the author's own experiences, the book looks at a male's life through the prism of the four seasons: spring - conception to four years old; summer - ages five through twelve; autumn - ages thirteen through twenty-one; and winter - age twenty-two and beyond.

Winbush's comprehensive, step-by-step approach draws on such African traditions as the "Birthing Circle" and a "Young Warriors Council" to help boys make important transitions, along with numerous other modern variations on tribal customs that instill the values of self-respect, dignity, and honor.

Review: "A work of this caliber is long overdue. The Warrior Method is a must read."--Dr. Henry Foster, Former Senior Advisor to President Clinton on Teen Pregnancy Reduction and Youth Issues

"Clear, concise and insightful. This book should truly be close at hand to anyone committed to raising black boys."--Molly Secours, counselor to at-risk teens and incarcerated youth

"I am so impressed with Dr. Ray Winbush's work, especially with the balanced nature of his perspective."--Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich, Ph.D., Executive Director/COO, Black Leadership Forum Inc.

"Provides step-by-step guidance for anyone committed to helping young black men improve their knowledge, attitude and behavior."--Samuel Hingha Pieh, Great-grandson of Joseph Cinque, leader of the Amistad Rebellion

If you care about the future of young black sons and brothers, The Warrior Method provides deliverance. --Deborah Mathis, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, Gannett"

Provides step-by-step guidance for anyone committed to helping young black men improve their knowledge, attitude and behavior. --Samuel Hingha Pieh, Great-grandson of Joseph Cinque, leader of the Amistad Rebellion"

Clear, concise and insightful. This book should truly be close at hand to anyone committed to raising black boys. --Molly Secours, counselor to at-risk teens and incarcerated youth"

I am so impressed with Dr. Ray Winbush s work, especially with the balanced nature of his perspective. --Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich, Ph.D., Executive Director/COO, Black Leadership Forum Inc."

"If you care about the future of young black sons and brothers, The Warrior Method provides deliverance."--Deborah Mathis, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, Gannett

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Warrior Method: A Parents' Guide to ...
Publisher: Amistad
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)