Anthony Blankenship

Anthony Blankenship is the author of First Generation Father: How to Build a Healthy and Happy Home When You Come From a Broken One. He grew up amid violence, drugs, and poverty, and at fifteen committed a crime that nearly cost him his life before turning toward growth and accountability. He served in the U.S. Army, earning three Army Commendation Medals and a Joint Service Achievement Medal. His book has been recognized by the Independent Press Awards, Reader Views Literary Awards, and the Nonfiction Authors Association.