Joe Average Brother is a collection of poems and short stories with a smorgasbord approach . . . There is something for everybody. Paul, in his writings, incorporates his thoughts and feelings regarding social and political issues. He gives praise to those late and present activists who have made a positive difference in the lives of African Americans. He tells it like it is about those who call themselves down for African people, but whose actions denote something else altogether different. You will certainly be inspired and encouraged when reading his literary works. They are so vivid that its feels like you are listening to his stories versus reading them. His stories will leave you with history lessons on Black folks in America and their struggles.