OWOLABI WILLIAMS
Books by Dr. Owolabi Williams

Books that build.

Writing at the intersection of boyhood, leadership, enterprise, faith, fatherhood, responsibility, community and civilization.

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The Boys We Build, the Nations We Become and other books
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The Boys We Build, the Nations We Become

How the formation of boys shapes the future of civilization.

This book connects boyhood, family, education, culture, institutions and national development. It asks what societies become when boys are intentionally formed, and what happens when they are not.

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Eleven books. One larger mission.

The Boys We Build, the Nations We Become — book cover

The Boys We Build

How the formation of boys shapes the future of civilization.

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Dear Moms of Boys — book cover

Dear Moms of Boys

Raising sons who are dangerous to darkness and useful to the earth — for every mom raising sons.

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Boypreneur: From The Ground Up, You Got This — book cover

Boypreneur

Helping boys build wealth, create value and own their future.

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CREATE: Awakening the Original Mind — book cover

CREATE

A manifesto for the original mind — see what others accept, form what the future requires.

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Presence Is Not Enough — book cover

Presence Is Not Enough

How fathers form boys through purpose, partnership, participation, play, and prayer.

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The Art of Mentoring Boys — book cover

The Art of Mentoring Boys

The 5E Method for forming boys of character, courage, responsibility, and purpose.

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The Boy That Prays Is Never Prey — book cover

The Boy That Prays Is Never Prey

The Praying Boy Series — from No. 1 bestselling author Owolabi Williams.

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Founders Like Me — book cover

Founders Like Me

For portfolio entrepreneurs building across more than one venture at once.

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Dear Son: 21 Truths Every Boy Needs Before Becoming a Man — book cover

Dear Son

21 truths every boy needs before becoming a man — a rites-of-passage guide for boys who are becoming men.

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When Boys Lead — book cover

When Boys Lead

A hard formation call for boys who will build, serve, and lead what comes next.

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BOYS ARE NOT USELESS

Boys Are Not Useless

A direct challenge to systems that leave boys without purpose or meaningful roles.

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About the author

Writing from the work.

Dr. Owolabi Williams writes from years of experience with boys, families, institutions, civic leaders, faith communities and emerging builders.

Author Dr. Owolabi Williams