The Looking Glass

The Looking Glass: Within a Cognitive and Personal Journey is a raw, unflinching memoir by Mark Stone-Sanders, also known by his divine names Justice Divine Allah, Jihad Damu Askari, and Magnetic Sapient Allah. Raised in the heart of Oak Park, Sacramento, Sanders offers a deeply personal account of growing up amidst systemic racism, street violence, and generational struggle-only to emerge with purpose, identity, and wisdom.From navigating a world shaped by the legacy of the Black Panther Party and the Nation of Islam to surviving the deadly game of street life and California's prison system, Sanders documents his transformation with searing honesty. More than just a retelling of events, The Looking Glass is a philosophical and political testament that challenges societal narratives and invites readers into a powerful space of reflection, resistance, and rebirth.Bridging the streets and the spirit, the past and the present, Sanders calls on the next generation to know themselves, rise with honor, and rewrite the rules of the game that was never meant for them to win.