"As a new parent the nuggets of Godly wisdom that are in this book help me to be a more confident parent. This book was easy to read and easy to understand, which in turn will allow me to be able to apply the teachings and to successfully raise my child. This book is humorous and very well written. I would recommend this book to everyone I know!" said Shannon L. Westbrook, Hercules, CA.

Barnes discusses such things as:

Barnes' wife, Brenda Barnes, shares with African-American mothers their role in helping to raise their young black sons in the chapter entitled "Mother to Mother." If you are trying to raise a young black man successfully, or know someone who is, this book is for you!

Rev. Kevin D. Barnes, Sr. was born and raised in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. He is married to the lovely Brenda Barnes and is the father of three sons: Kevin Jr., Keith, and Kenneth Barnes. In July 1986, Pastor Barnes received his license to preach and delivered his first sermon at his home church, White Oak Grove in Oakland, CA. Pastor Barnes attended the Bay Cities Bible Institute and the Sacramento Theological Seminary Bible College, and was later ordained a minister of the Gospel. He was elected pastor of the Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland, CA in January 1992. Since being elected Pastor, his primary focus has been winning souls and encouraging the people of God.

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