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The Man I Needed - by Dionte Hackler (Hardcover)

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  • THE MAN I NEEDED is the story of a boy who grew up without a father, and the man who refused to let that define him.
  • Author(s): Dionte Hackler
  • 210 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, General

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THE MAN I NEEDED is the story of a boy who grew up without a father, and the man who refused to let that define him. From the West Side of Chicago to college tracks and film sets, Dionte Hackler's journey is one of grit, grace, and the relentless pursuit of becoming his own example.

What begins as a search for belonging becomes a revelation about love, manhood, and the healing that comes from breaking generational patterns. With humor, heartbreak, and hard-won wisdom, Dionte reminds us that sometimes the person we spend our lives searching for... is who we're becoming all along.

Raw. Honest. Uplifting. This is more than a memoir - it's a testament to building the life, love, and legacy you were never shown how to create.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 210
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Dionte Hackler
Format: Hardcover
Author: Dionte Hackler
Language: English
Street Date: December 16, 2025
TCIN: 1009427253
UPC: 9798993990514
Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-7517
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.63 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.86 pounds
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