Prison Fathers: Parenting Behind Bars

Publisher Marketing: This book is a memoir charting the journey of an incarcerated African American father faced with the dilemma of parenting from prison. Coping with the loss of his freedom and struggling to find ways to continue to communicate with his children, provide for them financially, manage stress, provide emotional support, and dealing with the addition of new children. Hundreds of miles away from his children, family and friends, removed from a life of so-called normalcy to one filled with so much uncertainty. Still faced with issues like abandonment, acceptance, and visitation are other struggles he must also face in this new world as an incarcerated father. Through all that was a struggle became strength. With an undying love for his children, his energy was focused on continuing to fulfill his duties as a father. With the help of family, friends, community, and a desire to truly be a better father, he was able to remain a staple in the fabric of his children's lives until his release from incarceration.

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