Other editions of book The Marks Left Behind: Musings From a Black Man in America

The Marks Left Behind is a stunning and intense journey into the personal life of author, Rick Strickland, and the struggles of African Americans. Each page you turn is a historic journal of the spirit of the people stolen from their homeland, and forced into submission. Yet, their spirits were never broken They kept the memory of those lost in their hearts, and rose above the pain and ridicule. Still the Marks Left Behind continue to fester. African Americans especially the youth in America, need guidance to overcome tragedy. This is a message author, Rick Strickland sends to us through his emotional poetry. ---- USA Travel Magazine

The Marks Left Behind, inspired by true-life struggles and experiences, is a provocative examination of a culture fighting to gain respect but only to lose it because of the careless lifestyles of many of the youth in the community. The opinion of the author is that the past slavery has manifested itself into the worst self hatred this world will every see. This form of hatred manifests itself in violent crime, drugs and black on black crimes. This book will challenge the reader in every facet of life. Page by page, you will experience one of the most intense and dramatic readings you have ever placed your eyes upon. It is a book that travels through some of the toughest experiences of our life time. We can no longer afford to turn our backs on these issues any longer. Every second that passes is critical and becomes detrimental to the lives of many men, women, and children that are living in these situations. Another innocent bystander is cut short by a bullet that was intended for someone else, a future doctor or lawyer is killed by a stray bullet during gang warfare. This book serves as a mirror reflecting back from the start of these horrible times, to its current state in America Our future however, is up to us. All of us. We have the power to emit change. We must work together to now leave “The Marks Left Behind” that will catapult us to positive action. What Marks will you leave behind in history?

Inspired by true-life struggles and experiences, this book is a provocative examination of violent crime, punishment, love and hate in this country. The Marks Left Behind will challenge the reader at every angle. Page by page, you will experience one of the most intense and dramatic readings you have ever placed your eyes upon. It is a book that travels through some of the toughest experiences of our lifetime.We can no longer afford to turn our backs on these issues any longer. Every second that passes is critical and becomes detrimental to the lives of many men, women and children that are living in bad situations. Another youth is killed, and a woman beaten to death by a jealous boyfriend. A child abused and killed, or an innocent bystander is cut short by a bullet that was intended for someone else. Another suicide committed where the signs were ignored. The Marks Left Behind serves as a mirror reflecting back from the start of these horrible times, to its current state in America.