Fire In My Belly

By Matthew D. Jones Jr. LMSW ACSW

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!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960936646
• ISBN13: 9781960936646
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Matthew Jones
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"