Most people associate Hill Harper with Hollywood, as he's appeared in dozens of films and television shows. But he is just as comfortable in a school auditorium, rousing groups of students with his unique style of real-life wisdom. Having addressed thousands of high-school and middle-school students over the years, Hill is ready to take his message to an even wider audience. Letters to a Young Brother is drawn from the humbling life lessons he learned on the road to his Ivy League education and beyond. Inspired by the countless letters and e-mails he has received from teens, Hill Harper set out to write a series of letters to young people that would catch the attention of even the most reluctant readers.
The result is a motivational but approachable book full of encouragement on a wide array of hot topics, particularly among young African-American and Hispanic men. From the challenges of getting a good education and making it through college to the media's destructive emphasis on material wealth, Letters to a Young Brother delivers eye-opening answers. Reminiscent of Marian Wright Edelman's New York Times best seller, The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours, Hill Harper's words will resonate for years to come.
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"A very enjoyable book about the struggles of going up as a black man in America. Harper provides excellent advice and gets his celebrity friends to offer their tips for being successful. I learned quite a bit about Hill Harper by reading this book and have come to respect him more. I believe this book is universal enough that anyone who is looking for advice or learning how to be successful mentor would enjoy it." — Collin (4 out of 5 stars)
"A very enjoyable book about the struggles of going up as a black man in America. Harper provides excellent advice and gets his celebrity friends to offer their tips for being successful. I learned quite a bit about Hill Harper by reading this book and have come to respect him more. I believe this book is universal enough that anyone who is looking for advice or learning how to be successful mentor would enjoy it."
" I thought it was a good book. I learned a lot from the lives of other teenagers.I recommend this book to all teenagers. "
" this book is the best book in the world maby butthats what i thinkzxx "
" One of the best books I've ever read. Hill writes it in a really personal and moving style. He really invites you into his life and his inner circle and calls you to live at your full potential. This is a must read. "
" I would want any teenage boy of color to read this book! Great advice. "
" Absolutely astounding! This book really helped me to develop the need of mentors, but also my hidden talent and passion in being a mentor. Its a must read! "
" Not only do I love Hill Harper in CSI: NY, but I also love this book he wrote for the youth. Very good advice and spot on. He is one talented brotha! I loved this! "
" Good read, wish I had given it to my brother when he was in his teens. "
" Correspondence with a young man in high school helping to keep him on the right track. Good words, good insight. He also used other people he knew and had them write their feelings and comments on subjects. "
" It was okay, but was looking for more substance. "
" Excellent read for those of you whom enjoy real connections and self improvment "
" Read this while stationed in Iraq. Great read!! "
" This man has his head on right. Thankfully my grandmother taught these things and more but I'm glad he wrote this book I have bought 10 copies as gift to a few young brothers "
" this was a book that gave you alot of life lessons as a young man. I felt that this boo tough you alot and changed your way of thinking as a young man "
" This is an AMAZING book for young boys and girls who are looking for an external push and motivation. This helps them look inside for that push. Great read for teachers/tutors/parents etc. "
" It was okay,but it was like he was telling everything over again in every letter. "
" This manual is a step towards improving ourselves and our community. A MUST read! "
" Great inspirations for the young brother. "
" Very good book, something every young man should read and pass on! "
" I personally thought that the book was very interesting because of how Hill Harper ( author) added some of his own personal expierences to the book as well as his advice on what to do when you go through certain things in your life "
" I am a high school teacher and I loved this book. He offers sound advice to young men on everything from money, to school, to girls. You can feel the love behind every word he writes! I loved it. "
" This book is almost having a very candid lecture from Hill Harper and his peers. What I liked about the book, is it helped reinforce the obligations and correct priorities in life...great read! "
" Great book. This book will especially speak to young African American men. If they read this book it may change their lives. "
" A interesting read about the lives of young men who describe their lives and the author relates and references his experiences to the teen. "
" Very good book, gives great advice. "
" I'm feeling Mr. Harper...first off he is handsome as hell..secondly the bad boy is one smart brother...holla "
Hill Harper is the author of Letters to a Young Brother, which won two NAACP awards and was named a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association in 2007, and New York Times bestseller Letters to a Young Sister. Also an accomplished actor, he was named Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series in 2008 and 2009 by the NAACP Image Awards for his role on CSI:NY. He holds a BA from Brown University, and a JD from Harvard Law School. Named one of People magazine’s sexiest men alive, he lives in Los Angeles.
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