The Highs and Lows of a Young Black Man Journey

The Highs and Lows of a Young Black Man Journey
Author: Terrence Smith
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2013-10-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1491829060

As a native of Beaumont, Tx, Terrence "Weasel" Smith always knew there was a world outside the low-income apartments he grew up living in. Terrence displays the highs and lows of a journey that leads him to Texas A&M University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. With his drive and determination, he beats all odds throughout his life with many of his accomplishments. Even with a ton of accomplishments, Terrence is devastated when his dream of walking-on a Division-One college basketball team is taken from him. Through it all Terrence spreads a message that anything is possible, and displays his self-motivation, drive , and belief in his ablities that he hopes inspires people of all origins.

Young, Gifted, and Black

Young, Gifted, and Black
Author: Sheila Wise Rowe
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1514003562

Giving voice to the real-life stories of Black millennials and younger adults, Sheila Wise Rowe goes beyond their struggles to point towards hope, joy, and healing. Drawing on years of counseling trauma and abuse survivors, Wise Rowe provides stories, reflections, and tools for Black readers of all ages as they journey toward healing from the barriers affecting them, their children, and their communities.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Author: Tony Bleetman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1529105080

'During open-chest resuscitations, I've held a non-beating, recently stilled human heart in my hands. And, should you ever get to hold one, you will find the human heart to be rubbery and shockingly light.' What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is a report from the front line of emergency medicine, the first ever account of what it is like to work as an air ambulance doctor. Whether describing cutting through a patient's breastbone to plug a stab wound or barrel rolling a light aircraft at 5,000 feet, Tony Bleetman captures the sheer adrenaline of racing through the sky to save lives. You will learn how to land a helicopter on the side of a mountain, what it means to encounter death every day, and how to perform a tracheotomy in real life (clue: it doesn’t involve a ball-point pen). Funny, shocking and moving, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is a glimpse at a world where the wrong decision can mean the difference between life and death. Originally published as You Can't Park There: The Highs and Lows of an Air Ambulance Doctor.

A Message to the Young Black Males

A Message to the Young Black Males
Author: Maurice I. Crawford
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2024-03-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1698716621

In “A Message to the Young Black Males”, young Black men embark on a transformative journey guided by Maurice I. Crawford’s profound insights and unwavering commitment to uplifting young men from marginalized backgrounds. Through a carefully woven mosaic if personal anecdotes, practical wisdom, and genuine encouragement, this book serves as a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of life. With empathy and understanding, the author addresses the unique chaIIenges young men of color face, offering strategies to overcome adversity and harness their inherent potential. From navigating systemic barriers to confronting internal doubts, ‘A Message to the Young Black Males’ equips young Black men with the tools needed to thrive in a world that often underestimates their worth. At the heart of this book lies a powerful message of resilience reminder that setbacks are not limitations but opportunities for growth. Through stories of triumph over adversity and lessons learned from failure, Black men are inspired to cultivate resilience in the face of adversity, knowing that their journey is as much about the process as it is about the destination. Central to Maurice l. Crawford’s message is the importance of self-awareness and embracing one’s individuality. By encouraging young Black males to embrace their unique strengths and talents, ‘A Message to the Young Black Males’ empowers young men to defy stereotypes and carve out their own paths to success. Whether pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or pursuing their passions, readers are encouraged to pursue their dreams with courage and conviction. In a world that often seeks to confine young men of color to narrow stereotypes, ‘A Message to the Young Black Males’ serves as a rallying cry for empowerment and self-determination. It is a testament to the resilience, strength, and boundless potential of young men of color everywhere – a must-read for anyone committed to fostering their growth and empowerment in our society.

The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy

The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy
Author: Stella Compton-Dickinson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2017-04-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1784502332

The Clinician's Guide to Forensic Music Therapy provides information and advice on how to effectively and safely deliver two context-specific, systematic approaches in forensic music therapy. The two clinically tested treatment manuals have been specifically designed for use by music therapists and other clinicians working in prisons and secure hospital settings. They provide in-depth practical guidance for a variety of contexts and specific attention is given to risk assessment, responsivity to treatment and recovery. The book also includes advice on clinical evaluation, taking the complexities of diagnosis and patient needs into consideration. As the very first of its kind, and written by two leading practitioners of forensic music therapy, this book is essential reading for any music therapist and student of music therapy. It will also be of interest to other clinicians working in correctional or secure psychiatric settings and includes a chapter for them on how to use music effectively.

Let it Bang

Let it Bang
Author: R. J. Young (Writer)
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1328826333

A story of race, guns, and self-protection in America today, through the quest--funny and searing--of a young black man learning to shoot a handgun better than a white person

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Wrong Place, Wrong Time
Author: John A. Rich
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2009-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0801896231

Named One of the Top 20 Books of 2009 by Cleveland Plain Dealer Medical school taught John Rich how to deal with physical trauma in a big city hospital but not with the disturbing fact that young black men were daily shot, stabbed, and beaten. This is Rich's account of his personal search to find sense in the juxtaposition of his life and theirs. Young black men in cities are overwhelmingly the victims—and perpetrators—of violent crime in the United States. Troubled by this tragedy—and by his medical colleagues' apparent numbness in the face of it—Rich, a black man who grew up in relative safety and comfort, reached out to many of these young crime victims to learn why they lived in a seemingly endless cycle of violence and how it affected them. The stories they told him are unsettling—and revealing about the reality of life in American cities. Mixing his own perspective with their seldom-heard voices, Rich relates the stories of young black men whose lives were violently disrupted—and of their struggles to heal and remain safe in an environment that both denied their trauma and blamed them for their injuries. He tells us of people such as Roy, a former drug dealer who fought to turn his life around and found himself torn between the ease of returning to the familiarity of life on the violent streets of Boston and the tenuous promise of accepting a new, less dangerous one. Rich's poignant portrait humanizes young black men and illustrates the complexity of a situation that defies easy answers and solutions.

African Americans in the U.S. Economy

African Americans in the U.S. Economy
Author: Cecilia A. Conrad
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2005-02-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0742568598

Over the last several decades, academic discourse on racial inequality has focused primarily on political and social issues with significantly less attention on the complex interplay between race and economics. African Americans in the U.S. Economy represents a contribution to recent scholarship that seeks to lessen this imbalance. This book builds upon, and significantly extends, the principles, terminology, and methods of standard economics and black political economy. Influenced by path-breaking studies presented in several scholarly economic journals, this volume is designed to provide a political-economic analysis of the past and present economic status of African Americans. The chapters in this volume represent the work of some of the nation's most distinguished scholars on the various topics presented. The individual chapters cover several well-defined areas, including black employment and unemployment, labor market discrimination, black entrepreneurship, racial economic inequality, urban revitalization, and black economic development. The book is written in a style free of the technical jargon that characterizes most economics textbooks. While the book is methodologically sophisticated, it is accessible to a wide range of students and the general public and will appeal to academicians and practitioners alike.

True Vine

True Vine
Author: John W. Fountain
Publisher: Public Affairs
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2005-01-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781586482855

The true story of an African-American man who found, through faith and the self-assurance it provided, the strength to break free of the cycle of poverty and despair that had once characterized his life. (Memoir)