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Coming from Not Knowing explores the author's journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of racial identity and societal expectations. Born in the deep South, Frederick Rule reflects on his experiences of invisibility and low self-worth as a Black man. Through his time as the Phantom in ""Phantom of the Opera,"" he finds liberation in anonymity, allowing him to connect with people on a deeper level. The narrative reveals his struggles with internalized oppression and societal scripts that dictated his worth. Frederick also shares transformative moments, including a life-changing encounter with a therapist that inspired him to pursue a career in therapy. His story emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, truth, and the power of human connection. Ultimately, it is a testament to resilience and the quest for understanding one's identity in a complex world.

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Frederick Rule was born in Greenville, Mississippi, and grew up on a Cotton Plantation near Minter City as the fifth of ten children. He attended a plantation school until the 6th grade and graduated from Broad Street High School in Greenwood, Mississippi. After two years at Junior College in Morristown, Tennessee, he was drafted into the Air Force, serving at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas and in the Panama Canal Zone. Following his discharge, he earned a Master's Degree in Psychology from International College in San Diego, California.

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