Books with author Michael Masters

What happens when a people can take no more injustice rained down upon their sons and daughters? When each new travesty echoes the cries of ancestors killed for the color of their skin? How do a people rediscover hope? And how do they use that new-found hope as momentum and strength for change?In his powerful new book Stakes Is High, pastor, activist, and community leader Michael W. Waters blends hip-hop lyricism and social justice leadership, creating an urgent voice demanding that America listen to the suffering if it hopes to redeem its soul. Weaving stories from centuries of persecution against the backdrop of today’s urban prophets on the radio and in the streets, Waters speaks on behalf of an awakened generation raging against racism – yet fueled by the promise of a just future. Through the pain and hard but holy work, you will hear the call to join the faithful struggle for racial justice.

2018 Religion Communicators Council (RCC) Wilbur Award, Books-Non-Fiction "Michael W. Waters...is both blunt and lyrical as he meditates on police violence, racism, hip-hop, and the power of faith." --"New and Noteworthy," Sojourners, April 2017What happens when a people can take no more injustice rained down upon their sons and daughters? When each new travesty echoes the cries of ancestors killed for the color of their skin? How do a people rediscover hope? And how do they use that new-found hope as momentum and strength for change? In his powerful new book Stakes Is High, pastor, activist, and community leader Michael W. Waters blends hip-hop lyricism and social justice leadership, creating an urgent voice demanding that America listen to the suffering if it hopes to redeem its soul. Weaving stories from centuries of persecution against the backdrop of today's urban prophets on the radio and in the streets, Waters speaks on behalf of an awakened generation raging against racism - yet fueled by the promise of a just future. Through the pain and hard but holy work, you will hear the call to join the faithful struggle for racial justice.

The Friendliest Little Scorpion is one overly exuberant arachnid who simply doesn’t know his own strength.Affectionate to a fault, he yearns for nothing more than friendship, however his unfortunate obliviousness about how suffocating his hugs can be and how venomous his prickly bits are, causes all his well intentioned, most affable overtures to end in the most tragic—not to say fatal—consequences.Befuddled and discouraged by his status as social pariah number one, the scorpion goes for a walk in the forest which unexpectedly evolves into a profound expedition of self-discovery, which sees him wading through shallow pools of superficial reflection, tripping down rocky roads of flamboyant affectation, plumbing caverns of darkest desperation before, ultimately, striding out into the warm light of self-revelation.

Author Michael Mason has experienced the dangerous encounters of street life that are viewed as part of the game. Where every man is for himself — friend against friend for money and fame. This was the era when crime and violence were highlighted as a model for successful living. A period when no one dared to speak the truth about the destruction of the streets, gangs, drugs, and the harsh reality of prison life.After serving over 20 years in prison for a non-violent offense, he decided not to sit back idly and selfishly while young men foolishly and ignorantly mimicked his steps and made poor decisions that would, in the long run, destroy their futures. No one warned him about the path he chose and the detrimental effects that accompanied his decisions, so out of selflessness and a sincere concern for these young men, sons, brothers, future husbands, and fathers, Mr. Mason took it upon himself to expose the ugliness of “Street Life.”He wants teens and adolescents to know the truth about a life that is dressed in the fine apparel of riches and fame, but inwardly means a life of death, grief, embarrassment, imprisonment, and hopelessness. This book was written in hopes of saving at least one life, if not many more.

Author Michael Mason has experienced the dangerous encounters of street life that are viewed as part of the game. Where every man is for himself -- friend against friend for money and fame. This was the era when crime and violence were highlighted as a model for successful living. A period when no one dared to speak the truth about the destruction of the streets, gangs, drugs, and the harsh reality of prison life.After serving over 20 years in prison for a non-violent offense, he decided not to sit back idly and selfishly while young men foolishly and ignorantly mimicked his steps and made poor decisions that would, in the long run, destroy their futures.No one warned him about the path he chose and the detrimental effects that accompanied his decisions, so out of selflessness and a sincere concern for these young men, sons, brothers, future husbands, and fathers, Mr. Mason took it upon himself to expose the ugliness of "Street Life."He wants teens and adolescents to know the truth about a life that is dressed in the fine apparel of riches and fame, but inwardly means a life of death, grief, embarrassment, imprisonment, and hopelessness. This book was written in hopes of saving at least one life, if not many more.

The Bedtime Book with No Story: How to Teach Your Child to Fall Asleep with No Bedtime Story is the brainchild of Michael Mason. Behold! This is the only bedtime book in the World that doesn't make your child AND you, the parent, restless before falling asleep. Instead, it teaches your child to make themselves fall asleep. This style of learning boosts your child's brain powers in a fun and imaginative way! This book was inspired by his little one who always had trouble sleeping. Can you relate!? Countless bedtime stories didn't work, so he decided to create one that did.. And so, in a sea of thousands of story books, the only bedtime book that doesn't have one was born.

Author Michael Mason has experienced the dangerous encounters of street life that are viewed as part of the game. Where every man is for himself — friend against friend for money and fame. This was the era when crime and violence were highlighted as a model for successful living. A period when no one dared to speak the truth about the destruction of the streets, gangs, drugs, and the harsh reality of prison life.After serving over 20 years in prison for a non-violent offense, he decided not to sit back idly and selfishly while young men foolishly and ignorantly mimicked his steps and made poor decisions that would, in the long run, destroy their futures. No one warned him about the path he chose and the detrimental effects that accompanied his decisions, so out of selflessness and a sincere concern for these young men, sons, brothers, future husbands, and fathers, Mr. Mason took it upon himself to expose the ugliness of “Street Life.”He wants teens and adolescents to know the truth about a life that is dressed in the fine apparel of riches and fame, but inwardly means a life of death, grief, embarrassment, imprisonment, and hopelessness. This book was written in hopes of saving at least one life, if not many more.

The Bedtime Book with No Story: The Only Bedtime Book in the World with No Story is the brainchild of Michael Mason. Inside, it works on how your child is wired. This is the only book of it's kind that doesn't make your child fall asleep with a story. Instead, it empowers them to make themselves fall asleep simply by exploring their imagination. This underlying skill of learning boosts your child's brain powers. This small black book is a gateway book to a series of smart books that are not taught in school or anywhere else. In a sea of thousands of story books, read a book that doesn't have one.