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Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story
Raising Fences A Black Man's Love Story
Author: Michael Datcher
As a teenager raised in L.A.'s inner city without a father, Michael Datcher had already committed theft, learned the ways of the street, and developed a mortal fear of police. But Datcher had a dream about a very different kind of life-and a second chance to make good on a promise to himself.
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ISBN-13: 9781573223300
ISBN-10: 1573223301
Pages: 288
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Very well written memoir about a black man growing up in a world without a father - and trying desperately to be a good man. Datcher is a poet, and many of his poems are included - and they are very well written. Overall, a great, uplifting read.
reviewed Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. Mr. Datcher has written his story extremely well, and in such a way that you keep wanting to know more.
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Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoyed this memoir. It gave me a deeper look into what a lot of Black men go through in childhood, adulthood and all. It's also a love story. I even cried at certain parts.
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I really enjoyed this book and each stage of the process and how it lead back to his bloodline! But, the CYCLE was broken!


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