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Visions for Black Men

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I enjoyed "visions for Blackmen" because it had information that one could obtain only through studying and searching. And I am delighted that someone cared enough to dig deep into the need to help free us men (especially us Blackmen) from our destructive lifestyles. We have been disregarding the real purpose in life because of all these distractions that this material world has to offer. Our blindness was intentionally inflicted on us by people that have no respect for the beauty of life and God. If we were accepted as human beings and was taught how to love ourselves, I am sure this problem would not be as devastating as it is. And "Visions for Blackmen" also taught me that we need to see ourselves for who and what we are, and that is love, spirit and strength.

This book hits home on so many issues with black men. The scientific but simplistic way he breaks down the actions and habits of the male, boy, and men gives us all a measuring stick of our own personal development. I have read 2 other works of Mr. Akbar but this piece was the quickest, easiest yet most informational and transformational piece I have read in quite a long time. Every black man in America needs to read, internalize, and evauate this book.

TIHS BOOK SOULD BE GIVEN TO YOUNG(AND OLD) BOYS , WHO ARE IN SEARCH OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN: A GOOD BLACK MAN! WE NEED MORE HUSBANDS, FATHERS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY , ROLEMODELS... THE DAY OF PIMPS, PLAYERS, HUSTLERS, ETC. ARE OVER. OUR WIVES, SISTERS, AND SONS(!) NEED US BADLY. WAKE UP BLACK PEOPLE, WAKE UP. TIME IS UPON US.

I purchased this book about a year ago. I read it in two days, and finally understood the difference between a male, and a man. This is very important always because there are plenty of grown "boys" out there pretending to be men. There is an enormous difference between the two, and Dr. Akbar really sets it straight. Dr. Akbar really lays down a perfect foundation, for an indiviual who is starting their journey in Afrocentricity from a male point of view. This book will make the reader realize that their history didn't start on a boat in the 1600's; like what we are told in "they schools". It is a journey of how to be a man, handle problems like a man, becoming a father, and being true to the old African proverb, that it takes an ENTIRE VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD.

It's a short read, but well worth the time invested. A classic must have.

Peace!!!!!!!!!

In and age where black boys are imprisoned, killed, jobless, and are mental slaves in record numbers, this is a severly needed book. Dr. Akbar doesn't only tell you how to make the transfermation from males to boys to men, but he also tells you why we have to make the transfermation as black men. The book is exciting and extremely imformative, and it's a very short read becuase he knows how to say what he has to say and not just fill volumes of repetitive and watered down information. Required Read for all black men and Women.

Society of Learned Mind's
Liberated Minds or Death
www.learnedminds.com

I found this to be an easy simple read. Barely a hundred pages could take half a day to read once started. Very short and to the point the knowledge will last a lifetime.

mr. tray

There's alot of deep readings in this thin azz book.
Those who read to add-on knowledge. VISIONS FOR BLACK MEN is the foundation for provision. EMPOWER self to IMPROVE SELF.

BUILD SUPPORT AND ONLY LEND IT OUT
* use good sense and be slective upon build powers *
* exclude the savage-men and devil-men *

Vision for Black men is a must read. I enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it to anyone especially black men. I give the author of this book two thumbs up.

I have been blessed enough to meet Dr. Akbar on several occasions and find him to be a GIANT, at 5'7" his spirit and manhood fills any room he's in. I attended a lecture he gave at a workshop in Atlanta in 1991, before over 2,000 people, and he received a standing ovation for 10 minutes, BEFORE he said a single word.

Very approachable and down to earth, but as serious as cancer. This book, along with; The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Invisible Man and Souls of Black Folk are required reading for any one of African desent who is serious about knowing who they are...but only if you are brave enough to step up, all cowards...keep frontin'

Dr. Akbar continues to demonstrate why he is such a respected scholar in the African-American community. "Visions" is must reading for every African-American man and woman who continues to hope and aspire to achieve the cohesiveness of community that is inspired by our common ancestry. A great read!