Fatherhood is Redefined in Transformative Poetry Book, "A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author"

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Fatherhood is Redefined in Transformative Poetry
Book, "A Son with No Father is A Book with No
Author"
1888PressRelease - My goal was to introduce a
support group for the socially conscious to
change the narrative about abusive and neglectful
fathers and men in black and brown cultures. I
decided it was time to put a period where commas
were and redefine manhood for a new generation.
- Said Mario Reyes on his book A Son with No
Father is A Book with No Author. Atlanta, GA -
Author Mario Reyes is celebrating fatherhood
through education and edification with his first
contribution to the literary world, A Son with
No Father is A Book with No Author. In this
hybrid of poetic short stories, Reyes gracefully,
yet unapologetically, tackles complicated
subjects like race, relationships, sexuality and
bullying by providing an inside look into
conversations hes shared with his son, Mario
Jr. Consider this experience a real-time
simulationa book that talks back to you, offers
constructive criticism to be used to assist
parents in being proactive and seize control over
the narrative for their children before the
internet and social media controls it for them,
Reyes said. In addition, Reyes heavily features
the virtues of manhood in his book, which allows
his work to be the baseline for the discussion on
redefining manhood. My goal was to introduce a
support group for the socially conscious to
change the narrative about abusive and neglectful
fathers and men in black and brown cultures, he
said. I decided it was time to put a period
where commas were and redefine manhood for a new
generation. Reyes also created a workbook to
accompany, which helps facilitate communication
between parent and child. This book has been
evolutionary for me as a mother by teaching me
the right questions to ask my son and being more
open to his point of view, said Amanda Leigh
Miller, 40 of Pennsylvania. I am now aware of my
young sons fragility in a world where were
taught to tell young boys to man-up without
providing conversation and guidance behind the
true meaning of being a man.
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Readers praise Reyes transparency, which creates
space for them to reminisce, reveal and revel in
their past while shepherding a boy to manhood.
Parents of school-age boys to young adults are
finding this book is like talking to a friendly
peer in parenting who just gets it. Mario
delves into the nuances of being a Gen X dad
raising a Gen Z son, Miller shared. Although
some of his stories shed light on his flaws, you
can also see how all his life experiences tie
together to shape him into the ever-evolving man
and father he is today. The man knows how to
draw an audience, said father of two, Vaughan
Parham, 43 of Texas. What I most appreciate
about Mario's style is the language used to
convey each experience. It is succinct poetic
calligraphy that you cant find in our current
society's lexicon of parentage. You can tell that
Mario is a father writing with a legacy at stake
to represent all fathers, including those with
little to no voices to share their contributions
to their chiladren's lineage. Reyes is also
fortifying the impact of his debut book by
hosting a father-and-son gathering called,
Kingdom Son Healing Workshops. Holding their
inaugural sessions in Summer 2020, the families
met for eight Sundays at Atlanta's The Gathering
Spot. The workshop is set to return virtually in
August 2021. A Son with No Father is A Book
with No Author is available for purchase at
www.papipicassopoetry.com. About the Author A
Son with No Father is A Book with No Author, is
one way author Mario Papi Picasso Reyes is
shaping the culture through his artistry and
community impact. Known for his poetry and unique
ability to deliver and change the tone of any
stage he touches, the Co-Op City (Bronx, NY)
native was raised in the 80s surrounded by all
the elements of Hip Hop and culture. Through his
poetry, which he shares on a national scene and
around Atlanta (now home for Reyes), he addresses
issues including, discrimination, gender
inequality, the digital divide, gentrification,
divorce, co-parenting, fatherhood and virtues of
manhood. In addition to giving back to his
community, Reyes proudly served his country in
the Air Forces Intelligence Community for six
years.