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A Single Mom's Guide to Raising Black (Gentle)Men
Written by Sanya Simmons
Narrated by Sanya Simmons, Clayton "Tommy" Duffie and Matthew Duffie
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Narrated by the author, with special contributions from her sons, A Single Mom's Guide to Raising Black (Gentle)Men is an impactful book that shows you how to persevere and ultimately raise young men who are confident, accountable, and capable of facing whatever life throws at them.
Throughout her book, author Sanya Simmons dives deeply into the real issues single moms face when raising Black sons. Full of practical tips and real-life examples, this book addresses a wide range of topics. This includes the role a mom plays in raising a man, educational challenges and stereotypes, talking to your son about sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, balancing parenting with your own needs, and much more. Written by a single mom for single moms, this is an authentic, matter of fact, and necessary book for women raising sons of all ages.
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