Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper
Offering inspirational advice in a down-to-earth style, this unique compilation of letters provides wisdom, guidance, and heartfelt insight to help the reader chart their own path to success. Based on the author's motivational speaking at inner-city schools across the country, the letters deal with the tough issues that face young people today.Bombarded with messages from music and the media, Harper set out to dispel the stereotypical image of success that young people receive today and instead emphasizes alternative views of what it truly means to be a successful male, such as educational and community achievements and self-respect. Intended to provide this frequently regarded lost generation of young men with words of encouragement and guidance, Harper's deep-rooted passion regarding the plight of today's youth drove him to write this book, sure to change the lives of readers for years to come.
Hill Harper, who is currently acting in CSI: NY, has acted in a number of prime-time television shows and films, including Beloved and He Got Game. With a B.A. from Brown University, he graduated magna cum laude. received a standing ovation from Harvard Law School. He also graduated from the Kennedy School of Government with a master's degree in public administration. He was recently named one of the Hottest Men Alive by People magazine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592402007 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592402003 |
| Title | Letters to a Young Brother |
| Author | Hill Harper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Gotham Books |
| Year published | 2006-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Prizes | Commended for Books for a Better Life (Motivational) 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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