Nationally known author, Steve
Perry, has made his mark on the Essence Bestseller with his book,
Man Up! Nobody is Coming to Save Us! All over the
country, people are applauding his message that we have the power
within ourselves to change our circumstances. Perry states: "Women
stop raising Mamma's Boys", "Men stop the bad eating, drinking and
sexual habits that are killing you", The negative 'Thug' imagery is
stunting our youth" "Black community leaders, black intellectuals,
and black churches need to focus more on solutions to community
needs."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Best selling author, founder and director of a
profoundly successful college preparation program for low income
minority students, founder and principal of one of Connecticut's
most successful middle and high schools, sought after speaker,
candidate for state representative, founder of a publishing house,
community college adjunct professor, educational consultant,
columnist, nationally recognized television and radio commentator,
often honored community activist, father, husband... And he's just
getting warmed up!
Steve Perry is action. His words do more than inspire, they provide
stark insight and compelling commentary on the states of Black
America, education and the plight of the poor. He can talk about it
because he is about it. Born to a teen mother, Perry spent his
first 20 years living in public housing projects. Since then he has
climbed the tree of opportunity and tasted its sweetest
fruits.
A rare mix of scholar and community activist, practitioner and
prognosticator, speaker and doer, Steve Perry's intricate
understanding of the problems and solutions make him an essential
voice. He knows what the community is grappling with because he
fights these fights everyday as an urban high school
principal.
Whether serving as the director of a homeless shelter or receiving
his masters from the University of Pennsylvania, Perry brings a
singular focus on improving the lives of others. Whether appearing
in Essence Magazine or a local newspaper, Perry's biting commentary
is fearless. No matter where Steve Perry is, his ability to see an
issue and devise the necessary solutions has become his
hallmark.
To hear Steve Perry speak is to learn where he is coming from. To
know him is to understand why.
For more information, please visit: http://www.manupbook.com
