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That Black Men Might Live: My Fight Against Prostate Cancer

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading "That Black Men Might Live." I think that it worked on several levels. First, it revealed a lot about Rev. Charles Williams who started an organization that has grown to be one of the most successful black groups in the country - Indiana Black Expo. Beyond his own interesting biographer, it is tremendously impressive how he has chose to use what many people would deem a complete "negative" as a "plus." He got served the proverbial lemon and decided to make lemonade. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in its final stages, Rev. Williams could have chosen to go quietly and inconspicuously into the night. But once you read how his entire life has been dedicated to public service, it's no surprise that he decided to go public to bring attention not to himself, but to the need for black men to become more aware of prostate cancer. I am proud that he and the writer, Vernon A. Williams, have decided to take on such an important project. I wish we could get books written like this for African Americans in so many other health areas where we have serious issues. Until then, I salute, "That Black Men Might Live." It's not only meaningful, it is also extremely good reading.

The title is "That Black Men Might Live." This book is written about African American males' reluctance to seek proper health care, even when they are sick. The book properly addresses the fact that women are key in the struggle to turn around this problem. Rev. Charles Williams was ill for more than a year and ignored the urgings of his female companion to get testing until it was too late. This book would be a tremendous gift from women to the men that they care about in life as it would suggest to them that we are one; that their future is entwined with ours and that we want men to live long, healthy lives. The book is an excellent "read" and I enjoyed it tremendously. The message was even more compelling. I highly recommend "That Black Men Might Live."