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Fatherhood

Rising to the Ultimate Challenge

by Etan Thomas

Fatherhood

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NBA player Etan Thomas brings together a chorus of voices—athletes and coaches, performers, politicians and leaders of faith—to weigh in on the importance of being a father today. Contributors including Isaiah Washington, Howard Dean, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Taye Diggs, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tony Hawk, Al Sharpton, Chuck D, and more share what they've learned from being a father, having a father, or in some cases not having a father around.

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