Momma's Boy: When Strength Comes from Women, but Guidance is Missing from Men($29.99Value)

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Momma's Boy is a raw, reflective, and deeply human journey of what it means to become a man without a man in the house. Born into a world raised by strong women-his mother, grand-mother, sister, and great-grandmother-Julian learned love through sacrifice. protection and survival. But the lessons he received were taught through a woman's lens, leaving gaps no one recognized until life forced him to fill them himself. This memoir follows his path from childhood in Chicago to manhood shaped by coaches, mentors, and father figures placed in his life at exactly the right time.Through trauma, conflict. rebellion, discipline, love and redemption. Julian uncovers the blueprint of manhood piece by piece. Fatherhood, faith, emotional intelligence, and forgiveness become the anchors that help him rewrite his story and break generational cycles. More than a story about struggle, Momma's Boy is a testament to growth. It reminds readers that you can heal from what raised you, build what you never saw, and become someone your younger self never imagined. It is proof that a man is not defined by what he lacked, but by what he chooses to become. JULIAN SHORT is an award-winning storyteller, videographer, former collegiate athlete, and father whose life has been shaped by resilience, faith, and a relentless pursuit of growth. Raised in Chicago by a powerful circle of women.Julian navigated the complexities of manhood without a father in the home. His journey took him through adversity, self-discovery, and eventually into the world of visual storytelling capturing emotions, moments, and narratives that mirror the depth or his own life.A graduate of Indiana University East, Julian built his career telling stories through film, photography, and digital media. His passion lies in inspiring youth, breaking generational cycles, and redefining what strength and manhood look like in communities like the one that raised himToday, Julian is a devoted father, partner, and creator who uses his craft and his voice to uplift others. Momma's Boy is his first book-an unfiltered testimony of growth, healing, and becomingthe man he once needed.