FIRE IN MY BELLY

The streets of Detroit.The bars of a prison cell.A life of social work.In Fire In My Belly, Matthew Jones takes readers on an unflinching journey of self-discovery. Wrongly caught up in a crime that changed his life forever, Jones refused to let prison define him.Instead, it ignited a hunger to· expand his mind through books· secure his future through a college education· build a career by serving others in mental health counseling· be the best father and grandfather he could beWith honesty and insight, Jones shares a wide variety of stories and observations from his fascinating life, including-· His encounters with Malcolm X and the power of self-education· Reflections on racism and justice in the United States· Hard-won lessons as a social worker and advocate helping patients face depression, addiction, and fractured relationships· Personal insights into love, fidelity, temptation, and the lifelong search for meaningFire In My Belly is a powerful memoir about survival, growth, and the fire that keeps us alive even in the darkest times. It’s a story of transformation, resilience, and redemption.Read Fire In My Belly today!