He grew in a single family home in the savage streets of Ypsilanti, Michigan. His heart held no fear despite the life threatening obstacles he faced daily. Darkness tried to consume him but his light was too powerful and refused to dim. He knew he was placed in the fire to calm other souls that burnt within it. "Candy for Dinner " allows the readers to step into the shoes of Terrence Benjamin Samuel jr., and follow his stride as he struts through the struggles of life when dealt all the wrong cards. A true story highlighting the grit it takes for a young man, who has by all means been set up to fail, but who refuses to surrender or retreat.