DEAR RHONDA: Life Lessons from a Father to His Daughter

Knowing that his job as a police officer in Maryland could take his life, Kornegay began writing a series of letters to his young daughter Rhonda. He collects them in this book. Beginning with "18 Things to Remember" (among them, "always do your best" and "love can make fools or geniuses of us all"), he then moves on to advice for his daughter on how to deal with racial inequality, changing the world and dating. Though personal (he refers to Rhonda's status as an honor student and the passing of her grandmother), Kornegay's advice will be useful to many younger adults, and a good reminder to older ones. (May 14)