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“You must expose yourself to expose your truth," were the words that came to Derrick Shirley, M.Sc., recognized Provisional Psychologist, Speaker & Educator as he sat naked in front of a mirror almost a decade ago. This revealing and forthcoming look inside the life and trials of this former 400 pound man turned bronze medal triathlete, details accounts of emotional eating battles and secrets to his incredible 180 pound weight loss; childhood and racial violence and his own experience of "whitening" as he searched for identity in a whirlwind of racism and sex – all leading to the world’s greatest love story and inspiring true life transformation. The end has an unbelievable twist even Derrick could have never expected... READ THE TESTIMONIALS: “Forget comfort zones - Derrick has pushed the boundaries for all of us in his book, The 400 Pound Male Stripper. Everyone needs to read his transformation process; it will change how you look at your life." –Dr. Kevin White, M.D., 5-time award winning author of "Breaking Thru the Fibro Fog: Scientific Proof Fibromyalgia is Real" TESTIMONIAL: “The 400 Pound Male Stripper was a wild ride from start to finish. Packed with ideas, excitement, and creativity, this book is a great guide for those who desire personal change and transformation. Simply brilliant!" –Dr. Richard Amaral, Psychologist and upcoming author of "Straighten Your Wheel." TESTIMONIAL: “Derrick has brought down the house with The 400 Pound Male Stripper! It was romantic, suspenseful, erotic, tragic –and completely unforgettable. I loved the journal segments!” – Allison Foskett, PhD and three-time author, including, "How Smart Women Achieve Big Goals" SPECIAL NOTE: *Book is a limited 1st addition, signed by the Author.