FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James R.Shannon Office: 773.494.3160 Book Name: Single Parenting A Black Male’s Experience; Raising a child from Birth…Part I Email Address: jrshannon2000@yahoo Website: freshstartfathers First Time Author James R.Shannon Explores Single Parenting in New Book Chicago, IL - (June 6, 2014) James Shannon grew up with a big family on the Westside of Chicago. He used his family experience to write about his most important role as a single parent who obtained sole custody of his baby daughter after being born to a mother addicted to crack-cocaine. Single Parenting A Black Male’s Experience; Raising a child from Birth…Part I is the first of a three book series for James Shannon. Shannon’s latest book is a very moving autobiography depicting the author’s ups and downs of raising a daughter who literally was written off to the foster care system. As the court system waived him of all parental obligations, Shannon knew that he had to step up as the father when no one else would, including the daughter’s maternal relatives. Shannon fought and won sole custody of his daughter, as the story depicts a wonderful recollection of a true love story between a father and his daughter. Shannon drew from his many life experiences as a single parent to write this brilliantly and compelling story that showcases a father who was thrust into parenthood overnight. Shannon states his hope is that after writing this story that more fathers will become more involved with their children’s lives and not depend on the system to raise them. “This is a true story that I felt compelled to compose after I experienced the difficulties of raising my daughter alone,” Shannon says. “So often we hear about the single mother stories, but rarely do we hear about the single father perspective and the courageous selflessness they endure during parenthood.” The author is available for interviews and speaking engagements upon requests. He can be contacted by phone at (773) 494-3160 or contact Publicist Noel Lynn Marketing Strategies at (708) 227-3503. The book is currently available in digital format only and can be purchased for download at freshstartfathers ABOUT THE AUTHOR James R. Shannon was born and raised on Chicago’s Westside. The fourth child of eleven siblings. He attended William Penn Elementary, Washington Elementary ( Maywood Illinois ) graduated from Tilton Elementary and first enrolled at Proviso East High School ( Maywood, Illinois ) Washington High ( Cedar Rapids, Iowa ) moving back to Chicago after one year living in Iowa, attended John Marshall High School on Chicago’s Westside. Father of Five and Grandfather of Five children. He attended Malcolm X Junior College, San Diego Jr College, Coleman College BS ( San Diego, Ca.)and Chicago State University obtaining his BA in Criminal Justice, and Studied Geography, Community Economic Development (Master’s Program) with emphasis with G.I.S- Geographic Information Systems. With a strong passion for his neighbors and community, he helped start and create The Austin Youth Coalition in the Austin Community in 1969. The first youth organization in that newly transitioned community from a predominantly Greek neighborhood to African American. His first job was Director of Activities at Columbus Park and Karate Instructor. In December 1971 he volunteered/enlisted to join The United States Marine Corps alone with his best friend and God-Brother, Zachery West during the Viet-Nam War. The Military enabled him to travel overseas, a West Pac tour visiting numerous Asian Countries and served aboard The USS Midway CVA 41 as part of “ Operation Frequent Wind.” The evacuation of the South Vietnamese People from South Viet Nam. He received numerous awards throughout his military career and was elected Marine of the year in 1979. James R. Shannon is 45 year plus member of Bethel Lutheran Church located in the West Garfield community on Chicago’s Westside. Served the Deacon’s Board, Youth Minister, and Board member of an organization established through his church, Bethel New Life, for many years. He presently sings in the Bethel Lutheran Gospel Choir, a National and world renowned Lutheran Gospel Choir. Served as a Substitute Teacher for Bethel Christian School teaching Geography, Spanish and Japanese. He also taught Japanese for The Upward Bound Program at Home of Life Church on Chicago’s Westside. Since arriving back to Chicago with his daughter in 1988, he served the 7Th Congressional District’s Education Task Force, Veterans Task Force, the Fathers-Families-and Public Policy Task Force under the Leadership of Congressman Danny K. Davis. He assisted with hosting over eight Fatherhood Conferences working with the Father’s Rights Attorney Jeffrey Levine, several High School Art Competitions at The United Center, and spearheaded a Statewide Petition Drive to have an Advisory Referendum included on the general ballots successfully in 2004.All under Congressman Davis’ Leadership. Presently he is focused on starting a none-for-profit organization titled; Fresh Start Fathers, and his own Publishing/Consulting firm. He is driven by the shameful absence of Fathers in single family homes and is on a mission to educate these men concerning the importance of their involvement in their children’s lives. Press Contact: Contact Name: Angela McDaniel Company Name: Noel Lynn Marketing Strategies Phone Number: (708) 227-3503 James R. Shannon: (773-494-3160) Email Address: noellynnmarketing@gmail
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