The Absent Father (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780997509205)

The Absent Father is a book about the personal story of Corey Carolina a Tulsa, OK native. The book follows his relationship or lack there of with his father when he was younger and how their relationship has improved over the past few years. Corey shares the emotional and sad events that transpired in his youth and early adulthood. He also inspires readers by showing them that just because a person does not have an active father, does not mean that that person cannot be successful. Single mothers, children and adults of absent fathers, young men and women are the focuses of The Absent Father.Corey also discusses how he was driven to be successful due to his village of great people who assisted in raising him and his brother. His mother is his main inspiration in his life. She is an entrepreneur who worked 12-16 hour days as a cosmetologist in order to raise him and his brother. Corey was forced to be the man of the household at a young age. He felt that it was a privilege to help take care of his younger brother while his mother worked.Corey started writing his book 8 years ago and now his life has come full circle. He now has fathered his own children with his wife Qianna. He takes his experiences with his absent father into account when ensuring that he is an active participant in his children's life. Corey has vowed not to be an absent father and to educate others on the importance of being in the lives of their children.

Author: Corey G. Carolina
ISBN-10: 0997509201
ISBN-13: 9780997509205
Publisher: Rise & Develop, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2016
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.40d