An Evening with Barry O. Franklin Sr. Through My Father’s Absence

Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate the official launch of Through My Father’s Absence: The Making of a Man, the powerful memoir of retired Detective Barry O. Franklin Sr.

Raised by a single mother in Brooklyn, Barry’s story is one of faith, discipline, and redemption. From serving as an Emergency Medical Technician to dedicating twenty-seven years in law enforcement, his journey reveals what it means to rise above loss, find purpose through pain, and turn absence into legacy.

During this special event, Barry will share excerpts from his book, reflect on key moments that shaped his life, and offer words of encouragement to fathers, sons, and families everywhere. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the author, purchase signed copies of the book, and take part in a Q&A discussion.

Come be part of a night filled with storytelling, strength, and inspiration, a reminder that even when life begins with absence, it can still lead to purpose.