. . . . "Straight talk and inspiring advice for America's youth are offered by the powerhouse public speaker and star of \"CSI: NY.\" 8-page color insert." . . . . . . . . . . "Offering inspirational advice in a down-to-earth style, this unique compilation of letters provides wisdom, guidance, and heartfelt insight to help the reader chart their own path to success. Based on the author's motivational speaking at inner-city schools across the country, the letters deal with the tough issues that face young people today. Bombarded with messages from music and the media, Harper set out to dispel the stereotypical image of success that young people receive today and instead emphasizes alternative views of what it truly means to be a successful male, such as educational and community achievements and self-respect. Intended to provide this frequently regarded \"lost generation \"of young men with words of encouragement and guidance, Harper's deep-rooted passion regarding the plight of today's youth drove him to write this book, sure to change the lives of readers for years to come."@en . "Letters to a young brother : manifest your destiny"@en . "Letters to a young brother : manifest your destiny" . . . "Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet, Harper, a young black actor and graduate of Brown University and Harvard Law School, offers similar inspiration to young men clamoring for advice and encouragement at a time when popular culture offers little positive direction. Interspersed throughout are e-mail inquiries from young men and Harper's responses and those of other celebrities, including Nas, Venus Williams, and Barack Obama. He devotes separate chapters to school and work, sex, and life aspirations, tackling such issues as single parenthood, sexually transmitted diseases, the allure of materialism, and the power of words and faith. Harper offers his personal story: a young man brought up by a demanding father, who developed a relationship with his mother only as he grew older. He views the youth of today as an evolved species, like the latest model car, with improvements that come from the experiences of those who came before." . . . . . "Letters to a Young Brother Manifest Your Destiny"@en . "Letters to a young brother : MANifest your destiny" . . . . . . . . "Electronic books"@en . . . . . . . . . . "Juvenile works" . . . . . . . . . . . "The film and television star draws on personal experiences to present a series of motivational letters that explores such topics as the value of a good education and the media's inappropriate emphasis on material wealth."@en . . "The film and television star draws on personal experiences to present a series of motivational letters that explores such topics as the value of a good education and the media's inappropriate emphasis on material wealth." . "Teenagers, Black Conduct of life." . . "Motivational" . . "Self-Esteem" . . "Young men Conduct of life." . . . . "Harper, Hill." . .