Download or read book BREAKING THE CYCLE: THE RESILIENT JOURNEYS OF YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN ADULT MALES TO FATHERHOOD written by Dr. Al Zike and published by Dr. Al Zike. This book was released on 2024-09-21 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the impact of single motherhood, single fatherhood, and divorced parenthood on young African American men and how they navigate the challenges to break the cycle of fatherlessness. It tells the stories of Marcus, Jamal, and Eric, highlighting their resilience in the face of hardship. The book emphasizes the importance of fatherhood as a journey characterized by love, responsibility, and guidance and calls for reflection on the societal implications of these experiences. As you read the stories of Marcus, Jamal, and Eric, I implore you to consider the broader societal implications of their experiences. By understanding their journeys, we can unite to build a future where fatherhood is not an exception but a norm, where every child grows up with the nurturing presence of a loving father, and where resilience and hope are passed down to future generations.