Author, educator, and motivational speaker Boaz Bivens is using the events of his life to enlighten, inform, and empower others to be keenly aware of their daily decisions in his debut autobiography, ‘Choices and Consequences.’
For over 20 years, the Detroit native, who is also known as “Coach Bo,” has been a pillar in the realms of education and sports. His dual role as a professor and college basketball coach at Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University has helped him share a wealth of knowledge as he pours into his athletes and other youth around him. In this book, he displays a clear ability to captivate readers as he discusses a ray of topics, such as life, family, religion, education, sex, love, marriage, and friendships.
“There’s a chronological order from birth to adulthood and I think the chapters are very relatable. Every individual will encounter these. I was thinking about my life and the choices that came with it,” Bivens said when explaining why he chose to cover these topics. “My mom had three abortions. None of them were me, so I’m grateful. It starts with that choice—the choice of life.”
The chapters paint vivid pictures of inspiration and motivation, highlighting challenges that he conquered and lessons that he has learned over the course of his life. Throughout this book, it is evident that Bivens has embraced his oftentimes difficult yet rewarding journey as he dives into a rough background that is unfortunately the reality of many others who have grown up in disadvantaged areas. During an interview with d-mars, Bivens shared that writing this book– which also talks about the effects of witnessing domestic abuse, growing up without a father, and almost being molested– helped start his healing process in a lot of ways. It also made him realize that sharing his experiences could help someone else.
“I hold a lot of stuff in. It liberated me to the point where I can open up about things that are inside that I wouldn’t normally share and it enabled me to do that,” Bivens explained. “I still have certain anxieties, feelings and emotions about certain things that have happened and the individuals that were responsible for them. I needed to just get it out because I’m speaking for other people too.”
Bivens’ story is a testament to the power of purpose, filled with passion and electrifying stories that resonate across a diverse landscape. This book serves as a beacon of hope for those who are seeking transformation, progression and a change for the better.
“It (the book) can possibly help the next person help the next person,” Bivens said. “So if somebody has been through something and they read it in the book and share it with someone else, that can help the next person.”
Bivens lives by the quote, “The only fingerprint that cannot be removed is the life that you touch.”
‘Choices and Consequences’ can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Prairie Lights Books, and other platforms. For more information, visit boazbivens.com.
