I served with Bernie for a decade in his post-Air Force senior government civilian role. I always found him thoughtful, balanced in his views, candid, and above all, a true American committed to service. This book reflects that. Bernie simply wants to make things better. This book is a clear start at that, if others will read it and get ENERGIZED. A most worthwhile read.

I have known the author since he was a locally educated, small-town young man. Since that time, I have watched Berney Flowers evolve from a successful Air Force officer to an executive-level Federal civilian with unique insight into national security matters. I was completely surprised by his foray into politics with an emphasis on domestic matters. Considering his long-time loyal service to country, I should not have been…and I’m glad he did! In his book, “Black Values Matter” Berney brings his full life and professional experiences to bear as he artfully makes the case for what is really important to Black Americans—not what our political system wants us to believe Black people should value. You may not agree with everything he posits, but Berney artfully sets the foundation for civil discourse and policy decisions that have to happen as we move our nation forward. Well done Berney…your efforts matter!

When I received this book, I literally read it twice in the same night. Having personally served with Mr. Berney Flowers (aka, Lt Col Bernard Flowers, USAF -Retired), I’ve come to know him as a Warriors-Leader, a tenacious Action Officer in combat situations, and an assertive researcher. No stranger to complex problem solving, Berney provides the reader the same fervor that he exuded as a seasoned and tenacious military officer serving our country in both Afghanistan and Iraq. With Berney’s recent “Grass-roots or On-the-ground” experience in Maryland, you’ll find his writngs to be one as a true servant of the people. He captures the accurate climate of today’s Black Values in relation to historical broken promises from both sides of the political aisle. Berney’s insight is REAL and FACTUAL as he brings solutions and NOT problems in His well-written Essay.

Rolling up His sleeves in recent Maryland politics, as well as the addressing complex challenges of inner-city issues, Berney diplomatically approaches real-world problems in the Black Community with a very professional, yet uncondescending manner. He is a man of action working “FOR” Baltimore City Residents with a new “Commitment, Charm City Incorporated (CCCI)” whose mission is to “Bring the Charm back to Charm City!” This is a no-brainer…I emphatically state that Mr. Berney Flowers provides that Black Values Matter, but the much larger concept of getting back to All-American Values, and what Our Country stands for. This is no doubt the first kickoff of many writings by Mr. Flowers, My feeling is that he is “just beginning” to Roll. A great read!!!