From The Hood To The Hill by Barry Black tells a story of beating the odds and keeping the faith. Barry Black, the first African American in U.S. history to serve as Chaplain of the United States Senate, shows how an individual can find his or her blessing in depression, apply the power of prayer, and learn the process to being a leader. This book demonstrates that there are no shortcuts to excellence. According to Proverbs 20:15: gold there is, and rubies in the abundance, but the lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.