T.F. Hodge

T.F. Hodge was born on February 3, 1969 in Los Angeles, California. He struggled with reading and writing in elementary school, but he excelled in creative and mathematical challenges. Hodge has witnessed, experienced, and survived the harshness of the underworld, while growing up in the inner city of Los Angeles. His book "From Within I Rise" was inspired by a desire to challenge, inspire, and motivate at-risk youth, student-athletes, and their families. Hodge is a man of Godly expression and he is a survivor, pioneer, friend, guide, artist, writer, free-thinker, teacher, and protector.