Kirk Franklin's life was hardly built on a firm foundation. His father abandoned the family. His mother also abandoned Kirk and constantly told him he was an unwanted child. He was adopted by his 64-year-old Aunt Gertrude at the age of four. His sister became a crack addict. He never saw a black man who was faithful in marriage. Now, with The Blueprint, he provides an inspiring blend of God and grit to deliver words of wisdom on provocative topics including the definition of manhood, deadbeat dads and why faith that only takes place in church is dead.