About Author

Carl Bonner Jr

About Me

Carl J. Bonner Jr. is an author, speaker, and mentor whose life reflects resilience and transformation. Born in 1984 in South Central Los Angeles, he survived a childhood marked by addiction, foster care, and street violence. After incarceration, Carl rebuilt his life through hard work, faith, and the support of his wife and family.

Now a devoted husband and father of seven, he shares his story to inspire others, reminding them: “You’re not your worst moment, you’re who you choose to become after it.” His memoir, From Survival to Strength, is a powerful message of hope and redemption.