Pocket Guide for Young Men Without Fathers is designed to give ten-year-old and up boys without dads self-confidence and teach them what fathers teach their sons. Divided into four main sections—Being a Man, Respecting Yourself, Your Future, and Other Important Lessons—it consists of twenty-eight short, easy-to-read chapters including:

• Walk with Confidence
• Respecting Your Mother and Other Women
• How to Shave
• Table Manners
• The Difference Between a Job and a Career
• Saving Money
• Responding to Authority Figures

https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Young-without-Fathers

Book

Taylor, J. & Somers, I. (2018). Pocket guide for young men without fathers: Important life lessons. New York, NY. Skyhorse Publishing.

Articles

  Taylor, J. G. (2024). #Am I Next? A Qualitative Study of Young Black Men Navigating Structural Violence: A Journey of Survival. Journal of Black Men

Taylor, J. G., Rodriguez, D. Godley, A., & Adeeb, A. (2026). # A Hinderance in Dating: The Impact of Social Anxiety on Black Men and Interpersonal Relationships. A Secondary Analysis. Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships

Taylor, J. G. () # My Hair Sends Simultaneous Messages. A Qualitative Study of Black Men Ages 18-60 with “Locs” Navigating Societal Norms and the Impact on their Mental Health. (In review)

Taylor, C., & Taylor, J. G. (). The Impact of COVID-19 on Formerly Incarcerated Individuals. (In review).

Tragalia, A., & Taylor, J. G. (). Access Without Understanding: A Qualitative Study Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Cervical Cancer Screening Through A Community-Based Health Education Intervention Among Hispanic Women. (In review)

 Taylor, J. G & McLaurin, T (). # Doyouseeus? Black Males Navigating Higher Education: Strategies for Educators To Increase Black Males’ Success and Retention Rates. (In review)

 Taylor, J.G (2013). Dying for Acceptance: Suicide Rates in the LGBTQ Community. “The Reality Corner”; Psychology Today Magazine. March 19, 2013.

 Taylor, J.G. (2013). Behind the Veil: Inside the Mind of Men That Abuse Their Intimate Partners. “The Reality Corner”; The Psychology Today Magazine. Feb. 19, 2013.

 Taylor, J.G. (2010). Who’s Grooming Your Child? A Realistic Look into Child Molestation. “The Reality Corner”; Divine Inspirations Magazine. Sept. 1, 2010.

 Taylor, J.G. (2010). The Cost of War: Post-Traumatic Disorder. “The Reality Corner”; Divine Inspirations Magazine. July 1, 2010.

Taylor, J.G. (2010). Hey, Where are You? The Call for Mentoring in Our Communities. “The Reality Corner”; Divine Inspirations Magazine. May 1, 2010.

 Taylor, J.G. (2010). So Who Does it Hurt? Abortion - Let’s Have a Conversation. “The Reality Corner”; Divine Inspirations Magazine. April l 1, 2010.

Taylor, J.G. (2010). Is Your Church in Prison? The Importance of Prison Ministries. “The Reality Corner”; Divine Inspirations Magazine. March 1, 2010.