In his deeply personal autobiography, "Beer Joint Babies," Woodie Baker shares his own turbulent journey of growing up in the midst of poverty and an uneducated family. This raw and moving account chronicles the challenges he faced and the remarkable successes he achieved against all odds. From a young age, Baker found himself in a world where economic hardship was the norm and educational opportunities were scarce. The turbulent home environment in which he was raised served as a constant backdrop to his struggle for a better life.