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The Spirit of Fatherhood:
Embracing Our Role as Fathers and Reclaiming Our Children
by Bruce Olamina Stevenson
 If there is anything our society desperately needs more of, its fathers-loving, responsible, sober, and engaged fathers; fathers who awake every morning with a mind to be involved in every aspect of their child's life; fathers who believe that nothing-not a hectic job, not a failed relationship, nor a lack of financial resources-will keep them from embracing their role as primary teacher, example, and provider to their children.
A single parent of two young sons, author, Olamina Stevenson, is committed to educating, empowering and galvanizing men across the globe about the awesome privilege and charge to father our children. Through his compelling book, "The Spirit of Fatherhood: Embracing Our Role as Fathers and Reclaiming Our Children," we are introduced to this father's fortitude as he relentlessly fought to become the custodial parent of his sons after a divorce.
 We are enlightened about the damaging effects of fatherlessness upon our children. We are taught innovative strategies absentee fathers can use to reunite with their children. And we are strongly encouraged to employ healthy co-parenting practices that will serve to prevent our children from becoming casualties of our emotional unrest.
Though this book is principally written to make fathers aware of the necessity of their presence in their children's lives, anyone who cares about the well being of our children will find this a must read.
Mr. Stevenson is dedicated and committed single-father of two young sons, who he adores and sincerely believes is his most important accomplishment. He is the Founder and Executive Director of MBRACE Fatherhood, Inc. an organization dedicated to advocate, encourage, support and celebrate fatherhood by training, educating and empowering fathers to be the best fathers they can become.
Mr. Stevenson is the Author of, The Spirit of Father: Embracing our Roles as Fathers and Re-claiming our Children. Olamina is a highly passionate about the important role involved fathers play in their children’s lives. He was traveled across the country carrying the message that fathers make a difference. Olamina is a nationally recognized speaker and advocate for working with youth, families and fatherhood initiatives. He has consulted and implemented staff-development models for Head Start agencies and facilitated workshops on developing effective co-parenting strategies and policies to eradicate fatherlessness, both locally and nationally.
Olamina was a Co-Founder of the Baltimore Rites of Passage Kollective for over a decade and served as the National Co-Scribe for the Afrikan National Rites of Passage United Kollective. Olamina is a co-founding member of the African American Male Leadership Institute. He served as a mentor and Big Brother for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Maryland for fourteen years. He has received many awards from state and local government agencies for his committed to his community and received honorary awards from the “Rays of Hope Foundation”, Black Professional Men and the Washington, DC Healthy Start Initiative.
For interviews, reviews, book signings or speaking engagements please contact the author directly by phone: 443-527-5527, by e-mail: mbracefatherhood@msn.com or by visiting his website: www.mbracefatherhood.com.
Look for Interview with Mr. Stevenson in the October issue of "Voices"
(Biography reproduced with permission.)
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