In a world that continues to grapple with notions of race, a loving
father writes a series of letters that speak into the life of his
biracial son. In the book's foreword, Bishop Charles Blake
introduces us to Frank Robinson and these Letters To a Mixed Race
Son. In 1984, Frank Robinson was a young minister serving in
southern Alabama, when word got out that he was engaged. It would
be an interracial marriage, which quickly became a local
controversy, both scandalous and dangerous. This marriage was
announced not long after a lynching in one of the neighboring
areas. For safety, their first child was born across the state
line. Frank began to understand that if he did not survive, his
wife would be left a widow and his son without a father. With this
in mind, he began to write letters that would survive in a book. He
intended to say the things a father should say and to equip his son
to live a meaningful life. Further, even when this son was so
young, the letters were written as to a man, so that when the boy
became a man, he could have this book. This father writes about
identity, character and the timeless responsibility of men and
fathers. He speaks of courage as one faces life, hardship and
injustice. He tells his son of perseverance, humility and faith, of
how to deal with disappointment, criticism, and so much more. These
letters were written over years and through seasons of difficulty.
The author reminds his son to never forget what struggle is like.
These are love letters and wisdom writings, powerful, profound, and
infused with a sense of eternity and mortality, of hope and
purpose. There is a moment of humor and insight when the little boy
came home from kindergarten and earnestly asked, "Is someone in our
family white?" Responded to in the affirmative, he demanded, "Who
is it?" This book tells of a unique and interesting journey. The
mixed race son has grown up, is now married, a new father and a
military officer, who serves his country during a time of war. In
2011, about twenty five years after the project started, Frank
Robinson gave the hand written original book of letters to his son,
who has already begun to write letters to his own child. The author
has read a few of these letters to some scarred and damaged people.
He found the words he wrote to his own son, were medicating to the
sons and daughters of others. Further, these letters may help the
reader to see the world a little differently and possibly to find a
better self. This work is heartfelt, moving and refreshing,
ultimately a rich, deep and encouraging piece of literature.
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