Hill Harper

“Letters To An Incarcerated Brother: Encouragement, Hope, And Healing For Inmates And Their Loved Ones” (2013)

A Compelling, Important Addition To Hill Harper's Bestselling Series, Inspired By The Numerous Young Inmates Who Write To Him Seeking Guidance. After The Publication Of The Bestselling Letters To A Young Brother, Accomplished Actor And Speaker Hill Harper Began To Receive An Increasing Number Of Moving Letters From Inmates Who Yearned For A Connection With A Successful Role Model. With Disturbing Statistics On African-american Incarceration On His Mind (one In Six Black Men Were Incarcerated As Of 2001, And One In Three Can Now Expect To Go To Prison Some Time In Their Lifetimes), Harper Set Out To Address The Specific Needs Of Inmates. A Powerful Message From The Heart, Letters To An Incarcerated Brother Provides Advice And Inspiration In The Face Of Despair Along With Encouraging Words For Restoring A Sense Of Self-worth. As The Founder Of Manifest Your Destiny, A Nonprofit Outreach Program For At-risk Teens, Harper Has Seen Firsthand The Transformative Effect Of Mentorship And The Power Of A Positive Role Model. This Latest Addition To Hill Harper's Letters Series Delivers Visionary, Compassionate Responses To The Real-life Circumstances Of Inmates. As With The Other Letters Books, Harper Includes Moving Contributions From Top Educators, Activists, Thought Leaders, And Entertainers. Uplifting And Insightful, Letters To An Incarcerated Brother Provides The Hope And Inspiration Inmates And Their Families Need-- Reconnecting -- A Leap Of Faith -- Quantify Your Life -- Becoming An Active Architect Of Your Life. Hill Harper. Includes Bibliographical References.

“The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in Its Place” (2012)

“The Conversation: How Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships” (2010)

Watch a Video Watch a video In his first book for adults, the New York Times bestselling author sparks honest dialogues between men and women, in the tradition of Steve Harvey's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Only 34 percent of African-American children today are raised in two- parent households, a sharp contrast to 1966, when 85 percent of black children were raised by two parents. In provocative but heartfelt words, Hill Harper takes on these urgent challenges, bringing a variety of issues out of the shadows. In The Conversation, Harper speaks to women and men with clear-eyed perspective, covering topics such as: •The roots of the breakdown in the black family •The myth that there are no mature, single, black male professionals •What women can do to alleviate the "heaviness" they sometimes attach to dating •What men can do to break the cycle of being a player •The difference between sex and intimacy •Bridging the communication gap •Self-worth and net worth, and why you should never settle for an unworthy partner Capturing the conversations Harper and his friends frequently have, this book is destined to be one of Harper's most healing contributions.

“Letters to a Young Sister” (2008)

The New York Times bestselling book of inspirational advice and wisdom for young women from the powerhouse public speaker, star of CSI: NY, and bestselling author of Letters to a Young Brother * Does life sometimes seem so much harder for girls? * Do you ever feel insecure, pressured, or confused? * Do you wish you had someone to give you honest advice on topics like boys, school, family, and pursuing your dreams? * Do you want to make a positive impact on the world, but don't even know how to begin? In the follow-up to his award winning national bestseller, Letters to a Young Brother, actor and star of CSI: NY shares powerful wisdom for young women everywhere, drawing on the courageous advice of the female role models who transformed his life. Letters to a Young Sister unfolds as a series of letters written by older brother Hill to a universal young sister. She's up against the same challenges as every young woman: from relating to her parents and dealing with peer pressure, to juggling schoolwork and crushes and keeping faith in the face of heartache. Hill offers guidance, encouragement, personal stories, and asks his female friends to help answer some truly tough questions. Every young sister needs to know that it's okay to dream big and to deFINE her own destiny. This is a book that will educate, uplift and inspire. Including original contributions from: Michelle Obama * Angela Basset * Ciara * Tatyana Ali * Eve * Malinda Williams * Chanel Iman * Kim Porter * and many more.

“Letters To A Young Brother” (2006)

Letters To A Young Brother