Holy Water, Hoes, & Hope: As Told to Frank James IV

By Doue Carter and Frank James IV

From the pulpit to the playground, from choir robes to close calls--this is the coming-of-age story they never read aloud in Sunday School. In Holy Water, Hoes, & Hope , Doue' Carter takes readers on a wild, heartfelt, and hilarious ride through the sacred and the scandalous moments that shaped his youth. Told in raw, unfiltered conversations with friend and confidant Frank James IV, these stories blend the humor of bad decisions with the grace that somehow always showed up--eventually. Growing up in the intersection of faith and North Memphis, Doue' learned to pray hard, run fast, and charm his way out of trouble (most of the time). From church pew confessions to neighborhood mischief, this story explores the dualities of Black boyhood: holiness and hoodness, innocence and mischief, punishment and praise. This isn't just a story about a wild past--it's about the hope that outlasted it , the lessons that shaped a man , and the laughs that remind us we're all a little messy, a little blessed, and still standing . If you've ever been caught between grace and grounding , this one's for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5LVZ6H9
• ISBN13: 9798304329378
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 103 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"