Yo, Little Brother . . .: Basic Rules of Survival for Young African American Males

Great read for any African American youth. I purchased this book for myself ( AA female who is 28) and I finished it in one day. The rules of survival for young African American men are no different than they are for women. I learned a few things myself. I do wish this book would have touched more on a financial aspect (saving and investments), because I do think that many African Americans have a lot of troubles in that particular aspect. Other than that, great read. I'll let my 17 year old brother read this book as well. I'm sure he'll like it and pick up more than a few things.

I teach in a public high school serving students who haven't been successful in the larger schools of our district. I had occasion to purchase this book when I got a class with a plurality of young African American males. They agreed that the father is the key component missing from their own and their peers' lives. This book offers sound advice in an easy to read and straightforward manner. One of my students who read it probably hasn't read a book in years. He took this one home with him on weekends.

I bought this book to be passed around the Adolescent crisis center where I work. It's an INSTANT hit, with guys even coming up to me to remark, "this book is cool!" It's easy-to-read, with large text and each page dedicated to a single idea. The advice is honorable and the writing style is classy. The authors aren't shy about any subject, and they give advice to young men that is genuinely significant. It takes its readers seriously, doesn't "preach" or come off like a scold-in-disguise. Now to find a corresponding book for females...

THIS BOOK IS VITAL TO OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES WHO HAVE BEEN IN TROUBLE AND IS TRYING TO GET THEIR LIFE TOGETHER. IT PLACES YOU ON WARNING AS TO WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR DURING YOUR RECOVERY AND TRYING TO STAND ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET.

good advice; common sense primer with brief summaries of the issues covered. The book is an easy read, covering a range of topics without being "preachy"

Very helpful and insightful book

THE GREATEST BOOK EVER

This book is very ensightful and full of good advice for our young african american brothers. I found it to be extremely eye opening for my 17 year old, who is about to embark on the real world upon graduation. This book is a vehicle to use for a reality check. As parents we can tell our children things and they feel we are just being parents or over protective, but to see it in writing from older men is confirmation. This book is a great gift to any young man especially if he is about to leave home for the first time.