Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;Three men grappling with fatherhood and one single mother of striking character and independence face off in this compelling new novel from the bestselling author of andlt;Iandgt;Flyy Girlandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;A Do Right Man.andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; After more than ten years of successfully raising two sons on her own, Denise Stewart finds herself involved with both of her sons' fathers as well as in a relationship with a new man. Jimmie, the father of her eldest child, who, after learning that his son is a top basketball prospect, suddenly wants a major role in the teenager's life. Walter, the father of Denise's second son, is trying to gain custody of his twelve-year-old. After attending the Million Man March in Washington, Walter believes he should assume full responsibility for his son instead of for just two weekends out of each month. And there's Brock, the truck driver who is falling in love with Denise but is uncertain whether he wants the burden of a ready-made family.
Review
Ethel Johnson andlt;Iandgt;Upscaleandlt;/Iandgt; In andlt;Iandgt;Single Momandlt;/Iandgt;...[Tyree] offers a provocative look at the emotional lives of three African-American men as they struggle with their roles and changing views as fathers and lovers. Tyree is keeping it real.
Review
Lolita Files author of the bestselling andlt;Iandgt;Scenes from a Sisterandlt;/Iandgt; With andlt;Iandgt;Single Mom,andlt;/Iandgt; Omar Tyree shows America that he truly has his finger on the pulse of society. His ability to delve into the issue of single parenting with such keen, dynamic insight is indicative of extraordinary talent. andlt;Iandgt;Single Momandlt;/Iandgt; is a must-read for everyone. This is a book for all those who understand and, most importantly, don't understand the plight of the single mother.
Synopsis
After ten years of raising her two sons alone, Denise Stewart finds herself facing new questions about herself as a parent and a woman. The father of her oldest son, absent for thirteen years, suddenly wants to renew his relationship with his offspring. And the father of her youngest son, inspired by the Million Man March, decides that he should take full responsibility for his twelve-year-old. Meanwhile, Denise's relationship with a third man who is uncertain about his role in life creates even further complications.
With humor and sensitivity, Tyree brings to life the emotional turmoil Denise, her children, and each of the men experience as they search for a compassionate, practical solution. Like his previous books, Single Morn amply demonstrates why E. Lynn Harris declared "Omar Tyree...leads the pack of a new generation of African-American male writers."
Synopsis
Three men grappling with fatherhood and one single mother of striking character and independence face off in this compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Flyy Girl and A Do Right Man. After more than ten years of successfully raising two sons on her own, Denise Stewart finds herself involved with both of her sons' fathers as well as in a relationship with a new man. Jimmie, the father of her eldest child, who, after learning that his son is a top basketball prospect, suddenly wants a major role in the teenager's life. Walter, the father of Denise's second son, is trying to gain custody of his twelve-year-old. After attending the Million Man March in Washington, Walter believes he should assume full responsibility for his son instead of for just two weekends out of each month. And there's Brock, the truck driver who is falling in love with Denise but is uncertain whether he wants the burden of a ready-made family.
About the Author
andlt;Iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/Iandgt; bestselling author Omar Tyree is the winner of the 2001 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Workand#8212;Fiction, and the 2006 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award for Body of Work in Urban Fiction. His books include andlt;Iandgt;Boss Ladyandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Diary of a Groupieandlt;/Iandgt;,andlt;Iandgt; Leslieandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Just Say No!andlt;/Iandgt;,andlt;Iandgt; For the Love of Moneyandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Sweet St. Louisandlt;/Iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;Single Momandlt;/Iandgt;,andlt;Iandgt; A Do Right Manandlt;/Iandgt;, and andlt;Iandgt;Flyy Girlandlt;/Iandgt;. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Learn more at OmarTyree.com.