What type of legacy do you want to leave your children? What makes a successful father? Is it the material things he can give his children? Is it his status in the community that provides him advantages for his children's advancement? Or is it his ability to be in tune with his purpose and destiny? Victory in Defeat: Helping Fathers and Men Restore Order, Attitudes, and Responsibility by MeiAngelo Taylor is a definitive guide on how to overcome life's adversities and begin, maintain, or reclaim relationships with your children, and develop lifelong bonds centered around love, respect, and trust. Divided into nine chapters with extensive recommended resources, it addresses the most pressing problems facing men today and provides them with practical strategies and proven practices for success. This book is a look into the life of the author who, at age nineteen, had two children out of wedlock, struggled to find his life's purpose and was both emotionally and physically abusive. It is a look at how one man went on a journey to find knowledge, peace, and understanding in order to be the father and man he was meant to be. He shares the knowledge he gained to help others overcome the roadblocks of life. Victory in Defeat is a must-read. Readers will learn: How to overcome adversity in life How to find purpose for life How to identify and overcome self destructive behaviors How to identify and break family cycles The importance of mending broken relationships with your children The importance of accepting responsibility for life's mistakes The importance of being present in the lives of your children