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 be

With 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 meaning

Fire 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!