Robert “Malik” Brooks is at his core a survivor. In his Innovative first novel “Psychology of a Thug” he explores trauma and consuming poverty and its path to crimes, violence, and addiction. He recounts the agonizing trauma of surviving molestation, violence and addiction.He continued his Indoctrination in the streets and penitentiaries of New Jersey. Malik currently serves his community by mentoring youth, he also educates people on the effects of trauma, addiction, and mental illness through lectures, and direct care.