Too many of America’s young black men are making the wrong decisions and are going down the wrong paths for their lives. Daniel Whyte III, author of the bestselling book, Letters to Young Black Men: Advice & Encouragement for a Difficult Journey, outlines in this book the seven most common mistakes that young black men make which cause them to mess up their lives. This book does not simply point out common mistakes and leave the young man there, however; rather, it provides solutions and answers that will help him to avoid these devastating mistakes and will encourage him to go on to have a productive and successful life.