Abstract:
A Navy cook with10 kids (ages 2-17) loses his wife of 20 years unexpectedly at the age of 38. Told by friends, neighbors, and relatives to divide the children up among them or put some up for adoption, he stands fast and says, “If we only have one piece of bread to share, I’m keeping my kids!” I’M KEEPING MY KIDS! The Murray Hines Story: Portrait of an African-American Father, examines the blended family, the powerful influence of the black father, one woman’s faith in God, and one man’s commitment to his children, regardless of the stormy waters ahead of him.