The Set Up (Paperback)

The Set Up by Mark Anthony Smith Sr. is a balanced collection of emotion, intelligence, short stories and poetic verses. It deliberately attacking a vast range of wrongs, while giving credit where credit is due. Within the message is a plea to today's youth which defies the myth, men are conditioned to harbor their feelings within. It reveals painful truths concerning leadership, fatherhood, setbacks, LOVE, RESPECT, insecurities, anger, incarceration, growth and the loss of dearly departed loved ones. The first of a three part series, The Set Up brings to light how the unresolved issues of yesterday have become back burner, accepted realities of today. Inspired to put pen to paper after serving time in prison, the author's goal is to convey how Black men are on a mission to regain their rightful place within their family and community. The Set Up describes how these endeavors play a huge role in the elevation of Black men, in a society seemingly set on contributing to their downfall. Addressing political lies, an un-just judicial systems and more, The Set Up is a masterpiece of poetic metaphors, food for thought and soul.