The Hearts of Men

by Travis Hunter

Tall, dark, and handsome, Prodigy Banks was once a playboy. Now he’s a man any mother would be proud to call her son, and when he meets Nina, the mother of the young boy he mentors, it seems that life is going to get even better. But when his past threatens his newfound respectability, Prodigy has to act fast to protect his new relationship.

Bernard Charles is haunted by childhood memories of abandonment and poverty. His workaholic ways frustrate his wife, Diane, and leave her vulnerable to another man’s advances. After her betrayal, will Bernard move on or move out?

Winston “Poppa Doc” Fuller has a fix for what’s ailing the younger generation. Married for more than forty years to his beloved Ethel, Winston brings healing to everyone he touches. Yet despite his best efforts, he hasn’t been able to reach his own thirty-three-year-old son—a situation that soon requires urgent resolution, because as Poppa Doc tells his “I love you, but I’m not proud of you. Make me proud of you before I leave this earth.”

In his marvelous debut novel, Travis Hunter has crafted a tale that is funny, sexy, and touching—revealing what it truly means to have the heart of a man.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Travis Hunter is an author, songwriter and father. The Hearts of Men was self-published in 2000 by Hunter's own company, Jimrose Publishing House. During the 2000 Book Expo America in Chicago, Hunter handed out copies of his self-published novel, The Hearts of Men and one week later received and offer from Random House's imprint, Strivers Row/ Villard for the re-release of The Hearts of Men. Five more novels followed; Married but Still Looking,Trouble Man, A One Woman Man, Something to Die for and the current release, A Family Sin.

Hunter is a native of Florence, S.C. He was also reared in Philadelphia, Pa. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he attended Clark Atlanta University and subsequently enrolled in Georgia State University where he majored in Psychology.

During his tour of duty in the military, he discovered his interest in music, ultimately writing his first song for a Sony recording artist. Always an avid reader, Hunter parlayed his interest in music into a passion for story-telling that led to his critically acclaimed debut novel.

Hunter lives in a suburb outside of Atlanta with his son Rashaad. He is the founder of the "Hearts of Men Foundation," through which he mentors underprivileged children.

If you'd like to meet Travis Hunter or hear him read from his latest novel, check his schedule to see if he's going to be in a city near you.

"I can only write about what I know," explains Travis Hunter about writing The Hearts of Men. "I've always been interested in what makes some relationships work and others fail, so I observed various relationships. I listened to people's gripes about their spouses and what they were expecting out of their relationships but never took the time out to communicate to their spouse. People love drama, and the things I've encountered in my unofficial research is enough to fill ten novels. My goal is to help others understand men better -- why we do what we do. That goes for males, too. Just because you are over eighteen, doesn't make you a man."

Reviews

[K Riquena Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by an author clearly ahead of his time , Travis Hunter writes a story that should be in the households of today's generation. Finishing the book in four days, I was stunned that I learned so much from it, & that it took me to a place that I had never been : into the mind of a man. A book of quality, laughter, and wisdom , as well as the reiteration of how important topics such as forgiveness are, I applaud the author. "The Hearts Of Men" is a book that I will be encouraging others to read. Travis Hunter is an author of excellence whose words teach, heal, and show the true meaning of life.

[Cheryl Garner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book!!! Prodigy Banks was a true ladies’ man. Prodigy grew up in the streets of Philly. His best friend was killed and his friend mom asked him to get out of town. Prodigy moved to the Atlanta with his uncle. His uncle was into some illegal things. Prodigy returned a car that was stolen to the owner. After returning the car to the owner, Winston (Poppa Doc) Fuller, they became friends. Poppa Doc was a man that wanted to help the black men. Bernard Charles was abandon by his mom at an early age. Once becoming an adult Bernard was a workaholic and provided his family with all just about everything, except his time. A must read book…….

[Daniel Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be interesting! I'll let you know if it's good.

Daniel

[Nesto Rages on babies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book

[Dalesha R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!!!

[H. Sexton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every Man needs a "Papa Doc" in his life.

[Josey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually loved reading this book. Sometimes cliche reads entice me. lol

[Annchristine Velazquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A greaaaaaaat book. Would have you glued to the pages.

[reneeNaDaCherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an ok read. I borrowed this one from the library.