Behind the Smile

Once lost in a world of confusion, violence, and heartache, Darnell held steady to his dream of becoming an elite professional athlete, remarkable father, and sound human being. In Behind the Smile, Darnell takes readers on a journey where he reflects on the choices, relationships, lessons, tragedies, triumphs, and opportunities that have shaped his life. Through his honesty, and by shedding shame from the past, Behind the Smile seeks to destigmatize topics such as mental health while encou...