Descriere: This book is a journey of a Black man seeking a partner to share life with. He is an educated professional who finds himself alone and lonely. You as the reader travel along his journey with him as he attempts to find a "good" woman. He suffers from many taboos and attacks upon his character for being a Black man. He hears how "bad" Black men are and he is challenged to overcome these myths. Travel along with him as he suffers from friends setting him up. Take his ride through dating services, journey with him as he tries personal ads and even the church, only to find that the same heartaches, pain and suffering are endured by men as women. The stories will cause you to think, laugh and cry as you journey with our SBM seeking a "good" SBF. Along with stories of his experiences there are reflection in verse on his suffering, observations and personal challenges. The last story will just make you cry.
Autori: Christopher Darrick Odom (Author) | Editura: IUNIVERSE INC | Anul aparitiei: 2006 | ISBN: 9780595403516 | Numar de pagini: 120 | Categorie: Self-Help
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