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The Warrior Method: A Parents' Guide to Rearing Healthy Black Boys
According to the recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice, black males die at a rate fifteen times higher than that of white males because of homicidal violence. The Department estimates that 28 percent of black males will enter state or federal prisons during their lifetime. In response to these devastating statistics, psychologist, educator, and father Raymond Winbush has created The Warrior Method -- a program designed for parents and teachers to help black boys become strong, self-reliant men. Filled with thoughtful reflections on the author's own experiences, the book looks at a male's life through the prism of the four spring -- conception to four years old; summer -- ages five through twelve; autumn -- ages thirteen through twenty-one; and winter -- age twenty-two and beyond. Winbush's comprehensive, step-by-step approach draws on such African traditions as the "Birthing Circle" and a "Young Warriors Council" to help boys make important transitions, along with numerous other modern variations on tribal customs that instill the values of self-respect, dignity, and honor.
256 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2001
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July 16, 2023
The first of many books I hope to read to help me navigate motherhood of a young black boy in modern day America. I hope to see more parenting books like it emerge.
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October 4, 2009According to Marcus Garvey, Shaharazad Ali, and Booker T. Washington, African-Americans are too dependent on the 'white man'. They have argued that if African-Americans don't like the rules of the society that they should create their own societies. Raymond Winbush proposes that black boys be taught how to be bi-cultural.
"Until lions have historian, hunters will be heroes" Kenyan proverb quoted on page 57.
About a half hour later, my new little friend, who was by now telling me the things six-year olds tell adults, asked if he could sit on my lap during storytime. I told him yes, since I was at the school being a "role model" for the children. He then looked at me quizically and asked in the sincerest of voices, "You my daddy?" I was touched by this simple question. I quietly answered that I was like a father to him, as well as to all the other children there. This was all he needed to hear, and he instantly announced to his friends gathering at the table "He my daddy!" 51
I'd even mused on the idea of creating a for-profit agency dubbed Rent a Middle-class Brother for your Organization (RAMBO) 64
I finished the discussion by passing out my business card--something that all the boys wanted--and told them if they wrote (not called) me, I would send them a book about black people. 67
Lefkowitz'a book "Not Out of Arica: How Afrocentrism Became an Excuse to Teach Myth as History" was a full-frontal attack on the teachings of such educators as John Henrik Clarke, Molefi Asante, and Marimba Ani. 70
Not much has changed since Manuel Alvarado, Robin Gutch, and Tana Wollen found in 1987 that black characters on television are usually portrayed in four different ways: exotic, dangerous, humorous, and pitiable. 122
"Until lions have historian, hunters will be heroes" Kenyan proverb quoted on page 57.
About a half hour later, my new little friend, who was by now telling me the things six-year olds tell adults, asked if he could sit on my lap during storytime. I told him yes, since I was at the school being a "role model" for the children. He then looked at me quizically and asked in the sincerest of voices, "You my daddy?" I was touched by this simple question. I quietly answered that I was like a father to him, as well as to all the other children there. This was all he needed to hear, and he instantly announced to his friends gathering at the table "He my daddy!" 51
I'd even mused on the idea of creating a for-profit agency dubbed Rent a Middle-class Brother for your Organization (RAMBO) 64
I finished the discussion by passing out my business card--something that all the boys wanted--and told them if they wrote (not called) me, I would send them a book about black people. 67
Lefkowitz'a book "Not Out of Arica: How Afrocentrism Became an Excuse to Teach Myth as History" was a full-frontal attack on the teachings of such educators as John Henrik Clarke, Molefi Asante, and Marimba Ani. 70
Not much has changed since Manuel Alvarado, Robin Gutch, and Tana Wollen found in 1987 that black characters on television are usually portrayed in four different ways: exotic, dangerous, humorous, and pitiable. 122
April 14, 2018
Definitely a book I would recommend so much so I plan to gift it to others. If doesn't matter if you are personally raising a black boy, Teach them, or live down the hall from one, You need to read this book.
April 26, 2023
Parents, teachers, family, friends, social workers, law enforcement anyone and everyone needs to read this!
October 7, 2010
This book is an excellent guide to help with assisting of our sons!!!
January 21, 2015
Excellent guide for developing Rights Of Passage Programs for Black Boys. I really like the author explanation for the relationship issues in the Black community.
November 5, 2007
A must read!!!
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