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Surviving the Silence is the honest testimony of a pastor who preached while bleeding, a husband who hoped while breaking, and a father who discovered that love doesn't always come through biology. After seventeen years of silence, Dr. Robert F. Cheeks, Jr. shares the journey that taught him that silence is never the end of the story.
SURVIVING THE SILENCE
COMING SEPTEMBER 15
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There is a prevailing stereotype in the United States of African American children having absent fathers, either physically or emotionally. The absence of father figures can negatively impact a child academically and behaviorally. On the other hand, having positive male role models can enhance a child's well-being.
Fathers Matter: Changing the Narrative on Black Fathers aims to turn the stereotype of the absent African American father on its head. In this anthology, Anthony McAllister and seventeen other African American co-authors reflect upon their varied fatherhood experiences. Some share stories of their childhoods with their fathers and father-like figures. Others write about their interactions with their children and being fathers or father-like figures themselves.
As the stories in this anthology illustrate, fatherhood can take a variety of forms. However the experience looks, it is powerful and impactful for all involved. Rife with emotion, Fathers Matter is a beautiful depiction of all that fatherhood does to a person.
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ADVANCE PRAISE
“Surviving the Silence is more than a memoir; it is a ministry. Dr. Cheeks doesn't offer easy answers as he points readers to enduring faith when God seems distant and quiet. This book will strengthen believers, inspire perseverance, and remind readers that God is still at work."
–Reverend Dr. Henry P. During Jr.
Senior Pastor, Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Triangle, VA
“This beautifully crafted memoir drew me in from beginning to end. Through Scripture, heartfelt storytelling, and authentic faith, Dr. Cheeks transforms one family's testimony into a gracious invitation for readers to reflect on their own lives and walk with God."
–Minister Michelle M. Spady
Christian Author and Publisher
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