When A Brother Needs A Friend... Too
A Brother's Guide to Navigating Life's Storms
This isn't just a book—it's a lifeline for Black men who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders.
Written by Dawud Wallace, this powerful guide speaks directly to the silent struggles of Black men navigating caregiving, grief, trauma, and emotional isolation. From caring for aging parents to processing loss while maintaining family leadership, this book meets you exactly where you are.
For the brothers who show up for everybody else—it's time someone showed up for you.
WHY THIS BOOK IS NEEDED NOW
The Hidden Crisis Among Black Men
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Male partners are 6x more likely to abandon their partners during serious illness
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Black men face unique barriers to accessing mental health support
Men initiate 90% of separations during health crises
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Generational silence around male vulnerability perpetuates isolation
The statistics are sobering, but the solutions are powerful. This book breaks the silence and provides practical tools for healing, connection, and resilience.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
Real Stories, Real Solutions
Face Reality Without Losing Strength
Learn to acknowledge your situation while maintaining your dignity and leadership
Remove "The Mask" Safely
Discover when and how to show vulnerability without compromising your role as protector
Master Caregiving Without Losing Yourself
Practical strategies for caring for aging parents while preserving your mental health
Build Your Brotherhood
Find and cultivate the support network every man needs but few know how to create
Navigate Grief Like a Man
Process loss, trauma, and change in ways that honor both your strength and your humanity
Communicate Love During Crisis
Express care and connection when words feel impossible
Ground Yourself Spiritually
Find peace and purpose even in life's darkest storms
Dawud Wallace
Author, Speaker, Advocate for Black Men's Emotional Wellness
Dawud Wallace is an entrepreneur, speaker, and passionate advocate for Black men's emotional health and wellness. As the author of "When A Brother Needs a Friend...Too: A Brother's Guide to Navigating Life's Storms," Dawud continues the legacy of his father's groundbreaking 2001 work while adding his own powerful perspective on modern challenges facing Black men.
Dawud draws from deeply personal experiences, including his mother's seven-year cancer journey and intimate conversations with lifelong friend Michael Parker Jr., who navigated caregiving for parents with Alzheimer's. His perspective is shaped by witnessing his father's resilience during his wife's illness while raising four children, providing him with unique insights into male caregiving, family leadership during crisis, and the importance of brotherhood.
FROM THE HEART OF EXPERIENCE
This book draws from three powerful perspectives:
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
Black men facing caregiving responsibilities
Men processing grief, loss, or trauma
Brothers feeling emotionally isolated or overwhelmed
Sons caring for or supporting their partners as they care for aging parents
Men seeking authentic male perspectives on vulnerability
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
"Real talk. Practical tools. No corny stuff. This book meets you where you are and walks with you through the storm."
"Finally, a book that speaks to the unique challenges we face as Black men. Dawud's honesty is both refreshing and necessary."
"This should be required reading for every brother. The vulnerability is powerful, the advice is practical, and the hope is real."