A Phenomenological Research Study of the African American Male and Grief: Johnathan Mommy Passed Away - Paperback

When Theresa Ellis had to face the death of her own daughter-and then tell her grandson of his mother's passing-a surprising reaction led her to continue her degree. This is her story.

In a devastating trial of life, Dr. Theresa Ellis had to endure saying goodbye to her child, a moment every parent hopes never to experience. In the following heartbreak moments after the news, Theresa had to share the information with her 15-year-old grandson.

When she did, his reaction wasn't what she expected. His eye-to-eye contact pierced her heart, and he crossed his arms.

"I am not going to cry."

Theresa knew her grandson didn't hear that expression from herself but was endlessly curious in wanting to understand this statement. It led to her diligent research to find an answer to (or at least provide more of an understanding of) the emotional toll taken on African American males and their subsequent need to communicate.

A Phenomenological Research Study of the African American Male and Grief: The Need to Communicate demonstrates to readers that death can traumatize the strongest of us, and that communication about feelings is not a sign of weakness. Dr. Theresa hopes that readers who finish her book begin to communicate their pain while passing down the hope of healing as they reveal their stories to those closest in their circles.

Penned for young Black males but relevant to the world, A Phenomenological Research Study of the African American Male and Grief seeks to provide answers, understanding, and comfort.