Philadelphia, PA native Noreen McClendon attended Clark College (Clark Atlanta University), is certified through UCLA's Engineering and Construction Management program, a graduate in USC's Minority Program in Real Estate, and works as Executive Director of Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles. "Noreen McClendon's new book, Hurt People Highway, shines a powerful light on pain with a unique view of post-incarceration relationships. A must read for anyone contemplating a new relationship or living inside one riddled with challenge."-Van Jones, American news commentator and author"Noreen's words spill from her heart like a rushing river coated with a rare mixture of deep seeded pain and love. She offers us insight to examine, reflect, and local affording us the ability to break the cycle of HURT!"-Obba Babatunde, American actor, producer, director, and singer