In recent years, the media has been saturated with stories of Black men losing their lives at the hands of law enforcement officials. These tragedies have spurred countless debates and discussions, many of which almost always offer an imperfect picture of the men being discussed. ExceptionAL: Black Men Leading, Living, and Loving is Judy Touzin’s earnest attempt to add depth and dimension to the narrow narrative that currently exists concerning Black men in America. Merging Chad Pennington’s vivid photography with the voice of each participant, ExceptionAL ... challenges us to see past the stereotypical representations that are often depicted in the media and to see the Black men portrayed here as they see themselves. ExceptionAL: Black Men Leading, Living, and Loving is an encouraging, empowering, and timely text, one that promises to deepen the current discussion on the state of affairs for Black men in America.