Dr. Bertina Hooks at the 2026 4th Annual AMSA Refuel Brunch
Dr Bertina Hooks spoke at the 2026 4th Annual AMSA (American Medical Society for Advancement) formerly known as Texas Black Female Physicians Group Refuel Brunch at Cowboy Glof Club in Grapevine, TX, on July 25th, 2026, where she discussed her life, career, and resilience after dealing with a right below-the-knee amputation, burnout, and identity crisis as a mother, educator, leader, and board-certified internal medicine hospitalist for over 15 years.
This inspired her to write her first memoir, From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, Resilience which was released September 23, 2026. You can order a copy today on Amazon or order direct copies through our website.
The book is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats on major platforms including Amazon, IngramSpark, and Barnes & Noble.