"Therefore I Am" is an uplifting, inspiring, eye-opening book. Through the lives and experiences of everyday African American men, you learn the source of their strength and persistence. You learn what words empower them and how these words have affected their lives. You learn from a gamete of experiences from black men of all statuses, backgrounds, and beliefs. You are able to identify with the speakers, and look through their eyes. In many cases, this shared view, may be similar to one of life's' experiences that you may be dealing with or will experience in the future.

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