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In a Man Made of Steel, Dr. Rodney Smith invites readers into a deeply personal and powerful journey through his life as a son, a father, and a witness to the quiet, unwavering strength of Black men who have shaped generations. Anchored in the legacy of his own father - a steelworker whose love forged not only a family but an entire village - this book blends memoir, cultural reflection, and lived experience to redefine what fatherhood looks like beyond the limits of stereotype. Through intimate storytelling and hard-earned insight, Smith reveals a truth too often overlooked: the presence of a father is not just seen in where he stands, but in what he builds, protects, and passes on. Behind every statistic that claims Black fathers are missing lies a story of a man who never left. This book cracks open the myths and exposes the heartbeat of Black fatherhood - a lineage of men who show up with tenderness, strength, and an unshakeable commitment that rarely makes headlines but always changes lives.

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