What Hurt Didn't Hinder: A Memoir

What does it mean to be a man? Being physically strong? Not being too emotional? Having courage or being in charge? When asked what it means to be a black man the question becomes even more complicated.Shan Foster Vanderbilt Universitys basketball programs all-time leading scorer and anti-domestic violence advocate has wrestled with these questions. From witnessing domestic violence to getting drafted into the NBA to working in the movement to end violence against women in girls Foster has seen and felt the ways that our culture perpetuates unhealthy masculinity.Now he tells his life story to show that no one has to face an either-or decision - being a man doesnt have to look exactly one way. Theres room to break free of the mold.What Hurt Didnt Hinder is a story of vulnerability and perseverance showing that its possible to reconstruct what it means to be a man embrace our diversity and raise everyone up in the process.This fascinating book is both informative and necessary. Shan Foster has brilliantly and transparently weaved his own story into a guidebook for what it means to become the man God intended them to be..Bishop Joseph Warren Walker III D.Min Mount Zion Baptist Church-NashvilleInternational Presiding Bishop Full Gospel Baptist Church FellowshipBefore reading this book I knew the all-time leading scorer in Vanderbilt basketball history and I knew and supported the guy who helped to start and has grown the AMEND program at the YWCA. But Shans many accomplishments pale in comparison to having the guts to tell his authentic story - warts and all..John Ingram CEO Ingram IndustriesShan Foster is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions LLC where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education training and execution. His experience includes work with several sectors including entertainment financial services technology media environmental services and law enforcement. He also serves as Executive Director of AMEND Together & Vice President of External Affairs at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee. He equips men and boys to serve as advocates for gender violence prevention and cultural change. Foster is a frequent speaker before national and international corporations regional and national conferences local and state government entities and collegiate and national sports programs including the National Football League and Major League Soccer.