About the Book Exploring the most controversial issues in the African-American community today, Omar Tyree tells the fast-paced, realistic, and moving story of a womans struggle to balance her own needs and the needs of her children and their fathers. Book Synopsis Three men grappling with fatherhood and one single mother of striking character and independence face off in this compelling novel from the bestselling author of Flyy Girl and A Do Right Man. After more than ten years of successfully raising two sons on her own, Denise Stewart finds herself involved with both of her sons fathers as well as in a relationship with a new man. Jimmie, the father of her eldest child, who, after learning that his son is a top basketball prospect, suddenly wants a major role in the teenagers life. Walter, the father of Denises second son, is trying to gain custody of his twelve-year-old. After attending the Million Man March in Washington, Walter believes he should assume full responsibility for his son instead of for just two weekends out of each month. And theres Brock, the truck driver who is falling in love with Denise but is uncertain whether he wants the burden of a ready-made family. Review Quotes Ethel Johnson Upscale In Single Mom ...[Tyree] offers a provocative look at the emotional lives of three African-American men as they struggle with their roles and changing views as fathers and lovers. Tyree is keeping it real. Lolita Files author of the bestselling Scenes from a Sister With Single Mom, Omar Tyree shows America that he truly has his finger on the pulse of society. His ability to delve into the issue of single parenting with such keen, dynamic insight is indicative of extraordinary talent. Single Mom is a must-read for everyone. This is a book for all those who understand and, most importantly, dont understand the plight of the single mother. About the Author Omar Tyree is a New York Times bestselling author, NAACP Image Award winner, and professional journalist from Howard University, who has written fiction and nonfiction, hard news and op-eds, screenplays and stage plays, and many other forms of writing. He is also an excellent lecturer who has been invited to speak at more than eighty American colleges and universities. His present and ongoing goals include the continuation of developing, writing and publishing great literary content, as well as adapting and producing exceptional films, music, and educational events worldwide.