Antwone Fisher’s story began in hardship—his father died before he was born, his mother went to prison, and he grew up in foster care feeling abandoned and unwanted. For years, he carried wounds of neglect and loneliness.
But the Navy gave him something he had never known: hope and discipline. During breaks as a security guard, he began writing about his painful memories, channeling suffering into words. His writings became the bestselling memoir Finding Fish, later adapted into a film by Denzel Washington.
Through his resilience, Antwone not only found success as an author but also discovered the family and sense of belonging he had long been denied. His journey is a testament to how even the most broken beginnings can lead to stories of triumph and healing.