Cry Like a Man: Fighting for Freedom from Emotional Incarceration

Written by Jason Wilson

Narrated by Damany Jackson

As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir.
 
His grandfather’s lynching in the deep South, the murders of his two older brothers, and his verbally harsh and absent father all worked together to form Jason Wilson’s childhood. But it was his decision to acknowledge his emotions and yield to God’s call on his life that made Wilson the man and leader he is today. 
 
As the founder of one of the country’s most esteemed youth organizations, Wilson has decades of experience in strengthening the physical, mental, and emotional spirit of boys and men. In Cry Like a Man, Wilson explains the dangers men face in our culture’s definition of “masculinity” and gives readers hope that healing is possible.
 
As Wilson writes, “My passion is to help boys and men find strength to become courageously transparent about their own brokenness as I shed light on the symptoms and causes of childhood trauma and ‘father wounds.’ I long to see men free themselves from emotional incarceration—to see their minds renewed, souls weaned, and relationships restored.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Jan 21, 2019
• ISBN: 9781621889083

Jason Wilson

JASON WILSON, series editor, is the author of Godforsaken Grapes, Boozehound, and The Cider Revival. He is the creator of the newsletter and podcast Everyday Drinking. Wilson has been the series editor of The Best American Travel Writing since its inception in 2000. His work can be found at jasonwilson.com.

Reviews for Cry Like a Man

[tunde ologundudu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Emotionally laced book with very stirring testimonies.Grab a copy now.

[Elizabeth Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was absolutely amazing! I need every man I know to read it! Any woman with men in her life should also read. It is so biblical sound. I just want love on the author and his family ?.

[drstanbr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very authentic and transparent. Concise and clear memoir about Detroit and obstacles we face finding ourselves.

[Vanessa Hallom · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent!!! Compelling!!! Restoration!!!! Healing to the innermost parts of the soul!!!

[zoe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great read! God bless, enable and give grace to the hearts of all the men in the strive!

[Jenise Wright · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

EXCELLENT BOOK! Every black man (and woman) should read it!

[DBC · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book shares a lot of vulnerability and the importance of expressing natural emotions

[Justin Collier · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was An amazing redemption story that I really connected with. I’ll be recommending this book to a lot of friends and family.

[Jason Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a great read. A true story that needed to be told.

[jame · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this book is really interesting and i wish everyone to read it speacilly man

[jay strong · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome read as a man who grew up with out a father this book really hit me it helped me address feelings and emotions that I never thought were an issue I highly recommend it thank you Mr. Wilson

[collin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good book she'd a few years as a result as a black man I to have always had trouble showing my emotions and still do this was great to know I'm not alone..

[Kristianna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful. Heart shifting. Transformational. I listened to this as a Muslim man and grew closer to Allah. Jesus talk wasn't a detourant but an unforseen reference that enhanced my spiritual evolution. I'm grateful for the message I received in this book. I have a lot of healing to do, tears to shed, regrets to release, and people to forgive along with myself.

[Roderick Burch · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Highly recommend this book to every man out there. Had a brother go through a series of emotions and helped me realized how important it is to unlearn and relearn these emotions we men been taught to suppressed and actually deal with them. ????????

[D'Angelo Scisney · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is on point! Made me cry some. Lol. A recommended listen!