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Passion and Pain: Prose, Poems, Psalms, and Proverbs is a collection that highlights the healing power of writing. Through fifteen years of journaling, Hooks shares his journey of self-discovery and emotional expression. This anthology touches on themes of love, family, and personal growth, offering a profound glimpse into Hooks's life and vulnerabilities. Ideal for those seeking inspiration and a connection to authentic, passionate expression.

Raised by a single mother in the Rion Lane housing project, Stephen E. Hooks narrates his life struggles to establish his identity as an African American man. "Before I Loved Her, I Healed Myself" reveals his challenging childhood, influence of strong women, foray into drug trafficking, and playboy lifestyle. It exposes his deepest wounds and his quest for the meaning of manhood. The memoir is a chronicle of self-discovery, transformation, and the pursuit of love and purpose.