Saving Our Sons: Raising Black Children in a Turbulent World (New Edition)

by Marita Golden, M.J. Fievre (Other), Nathan McCall (Foreword)

Raising Black Teen Boys in Turbulent Times "It is always heartening to see women step up to the writer's table. When the results are as adroit and affecting as Marita Golden's work, it is more than satisfying; it is a cause for celebration."—Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate

Two decades ago, Marita was the first Black writer to address the horrifying statistic that haunts all Black the leading cause of death among Black males under twenty-one is homicide. Today, police brutality rages on as millions call for the reformation of our broken law enforcement in the wake of the traumatic murders of Black teen boys like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Daunte Wright. 

Read an intimate account of a mother’s efforts to save her son. Writing her son’s story against the backdrop of a society plagued by systemic racism, economic inequality, and mass incarceration, Golden offers a form of witness and testimony in a time of crisis for Black Americans. 

Learn how to grapple with the realities of Black America. Join Golden as she confronts the root causes of violence inflicted upon Black teen boys and reassesses the legacy of her own generation's struggle for civil rights. Explore Black boys’ difficult road to adulthood in the U.S. and learn why single Black mothers are often wrongly blamed for their sons’ actions.

Gain invaluable advice and knowledge from trustworthy sources. In Saving Our Sons, Golden documents her conversations with psychologists, writers, and young Black males themselves.

This book is designed to help  

Discuss and unpack generational trauma with loved onesGain deeper insight into the injustices Black children face in the U.S.Recognize the importance of community for the success of Black teen boys 

If you liked Decoding Boys, Mother & Our Back & Forth Journal, The Boy Crisis or Boy Mom, you’ll love Saving Our Sons.

Genres: Parenting

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2022

About the author

Marita Golden (born April 28, 1950) is an award-winning novelist, nonfiction writer, distinguished teacher of writing and co-founder of the Hurston/Wright Foundation, a national organization that serves as a resource center for African-American writers.

(from Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Ken Berry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Black boys need their fathers and other Black men in their lives to demonstrate and influence the core principles of manhood. However, even with their presence, there is no guarantee they will make the right decisions, choose the right friends, or strive to break cycles and create change. All a parent can do is be encouraging, nurturing, and protective.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wonder what Michael grew up to become. Did he maintain a relationship with his biological father? The book was deep and touched on a lot of serious issues in the black community.