BY: DONZELL D.  POWELL

What if the greatest battle a man ever fought wasn’t on a battlefield, but within the quiet spaces of his heart, his mind, and his journey to manhood?  Becoming Fire is a raw, heart-hitting story of love, sacrifice, fatherhood, and manhood. From the boyhood teachings of a disciplined father and a fierce mother to the battlegrounds of Iraq, from a silent high school crush to a life-changing love story—De-Mon’s journey is one of redemption, resilience, and rising into purpose. This is not a fairytale. It’s the reality of a man learning to lead, to love, and to heal. A husband stepping into a blended family. A father-by-choice redefining fatherhood. A couple fighting to hold onto each other while the world tries to pull them apart. With honest emotion and vivid storytelling, Becoming Fire is a testimony to every man who chose to show up even when life didn’t make it easy—and to every woman who ever loved him through it. Love is not just what you feel. It’s what you fight for. Becoming Fire is for readers who believe in healing through truth, fighting for family, and building a legacy that matters.