Letters to a Young Brother, Hill Harper
Letters to a Young Brother, Hill Harper
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Letters to a Young Brother
MANifest Your Destiny

Author: Hill Harper

Narrator: Hill Harper

Unabridged: 5 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 04/14/2026

Synopsis

Most people associate Hill Harper with Hollywood, as he’s appeared in dozens of films and television shows. But he is just as comfortable in a school auditorium, rousing groups of students with his unique style of real-life wisdom. Having addressed thousands of high-school and middle- school students over the years, Hill is ready to take his message to an even wider audience. Letters to a Young Brother is drawn from the humbling life lessons he learned on the road to his Ivy League education and beyond. Inspired by the countless letters and e-mails he has received from teens, Hill Harper set out to write a series of letters to young people that would catch the attention of even the most reluctant readers.The result is a motivational but approachable book full of encouragement on a wide array of hot topics, particularly among young African-American and Hispanic men. From the challenges of getting a good education and making it through college to the media’s destructive emphasis on material wealth, Letters to a Young Brother delivers eye-opening answers. Reminiscent of Marian Wright Edelman’s New York Times bestseller, The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours, Hill Harper’s words will resonate for years to come.

About The Author

Currently starring in CSI: NY, Hill Harper has appeared in numerous prime- time television shows and feature films, including Beloved and He Got Game. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a B.A. and cum laude from Harvard Law School. He also holds a master’s degree in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government. He was recently named one of People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Zack on April 17, 2010

Hill Harper gives a young man the tools required in order to be someone notable in a tough generation via e-mail. Young Brotha is that young man. He’s very confused about his life and is seeking somewhat of a father figure which he’s never had to help him traverse through life’s many obstacles. It......more

Goodreads review by Abraham on January 14, 2010

OK, I have to quality my rating for this book. I didn't really enjoy it that much, mostly because his voice and writing style seem forced and unconvincing. HOWEVER...I understand that I am not the intended audience for this book, and that's why I give it 5 stars. The intended readers are teenage mal......more

Goodreads review by Janene on October 05, 2014

"Unreasonably Happy" Thank you Hill Harper for Letters to a Young Brother. This is a must read for every young man. If you have a son, young brother or just know a young man I recommend you gift this book to them. The principles Hill Harper shares and teaches young brother are lessons everyone can b......more

Goodreads review by Shaeley on November 19, 2011

Written in a series of letters and emails between Harper and a "young brotha," this books has advice about school, relationships, and being your best. The letter format makes it easy to read this book in chunks.......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on December 04, 2019

There's definitely some chuckles reading this in 2019 as some of the references are dated. Trump is mentioned without the added groan that is associated with him currently, and an enterprising Senator Obama offers advice. Still the advice given is still solid and covers a variety of areas that men (......more

Quotes

In a direct and often colloquial tone . . . the letters stress the importance of having options and working smart, not just hard. (THE NEW YORK TIMES)

Harper’s message is a solo soaring above the choir. (LOS ANGELES TIMES)

Hill writes in a down-to-earth style. . . . A priceless, no-nonsense, step-by-step guide. (The Dayton Defender)

Filled with heartfelt wisdom and solid step-by-step strategies for cultivating self-respect, Letters to a Young Brother is an inspirational guidebook to a better life and a book that will change lives. (Black College Today)

[This] book can serve as a strong and silent mentor. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

In clear, accessible language, Harper encourages his youthful readers to maintain productive values and never give up hope. . . . With frank, loving advice about relationships, careers, sex, education, spirituality, and money, Harper helps young readers take that first step toward fruitful change. (Jabari Asim, The Washington Post)

Awards

  • NAACP Image Award
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