Makings of a man is about the essential characteristics of Manhood in the eyes of a young man growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Growing up and trying to understand the struggling world around you can be hard for many young men in tough inner cities. In this book, you will find the characteristics most essential to one young man and how he used them to propel into success and ultimately become the man he is today. Before every high rise is built they must start with a solid foundation, character is just that!