Father Behind Bars: A Story of Responsibility That Affects Everyone in America

By Arthur L. Hamilton Jr. and Jr. Hamilton, Arthur L.

Book Overview

"This is a powerfully written story of how the soul and mind can survive against tremendous odds, and how they can rise to that greatest of all levels: the level of service to some of the forgotten people of this society."
--Ossie Davis
Actor, Director, Playwright, and Humanitarian "A true and compelling insight into human nature and the struggle to love, be loved, and to create and achieve in the face of circumstances that all too often vanquish all hope. This story has powerful lessons for people on both sides of prison walls."
--Patricia J. Williams
Professor, Columbia University School of Law & Fellow, Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University "An engaging and endearing story of hope and uncompromising will. Seldom are black men, or for that matter black women, presented in either fiction or non-fiction as being real, morally purposeful, and so rational. A truly fine story that is at once moving, entertaining, and instructive."
--Charles Lynch, Ph.D.
Seton Hall University "Inspiring and engrossing. A well-told story whose realism and truth is undeniable."
--Walter Mosely
Author

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595317243
• ISBN13: 9780595317240
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An outstanding book

This book, I found truly remarkable. It shows that prison can reform some people. Mr.Hamilton shows that there is the possibility of rehablilitation in the prison system. The sad part is the death of his mother, and the violent death of his younger brother, that sends him into a life committing crime. His come back however, is remarkable. What he has done for himself and for other immates around the world is good. Helping incarcerated fathers to remain fathers to their children even behind bars. I recommend this book to all those that think the system spends too much of their tax money on people who will never change. It will change your way of thinking.