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Writing My Wrongs

Life, Death, and One Man's Story of Redemption in an American Prison

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Writing My Wrongs

By: Shaka Senghor
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “extraordinary, unforgettable” (Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow) memoir of redemption and second chances amidst America’s mass incarceration epidemic, from a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100

Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle-class neighborhood on Detroit’s east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctor—but at age eleven, his parents’ marriage began to unravel, and beatings from his mother worsened, which sent him on a downward spiral. He ran away from home, turned to drug dealing to survive, and ended up in prison for murder at the age of nineteen, full of anger and despair.

Writing My Wrongs is the story of what came next. During his nineteen-year incarceration, seven of which were spent in solitary confinement, Senghor discovered literature, meditation, self-examination, and the kindness of others—tools he used to confront the demons of his past, forgive the people who hurt him, and begin atoning for the wrongs he had committed. Upon his release at age thirty-eight, Senghor became an activist and mentor to young men and women facing circumstances like his. His work in the community and the courage to share his story led him to fellowships at the MIT Media Lab and the Kellogg Foundation and invitations to speak at events like TED and the Aspen Ideas Festival.

In equal turns, Writing My Wrongs is a page-turning portrait of life in the shadow of poverty, violence, and fear; an unforgettable story of redemption; and a compelling witness to our country’s need for rethinking its approach to crime, prison, and the men and women sent there. Biographies & Memoirs Politics & Activism Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Crime Inspiring Criminology Activists Penology Social Sciences Marriage
Powerful Redemption Story • Inspiring Transformation • Authentic Narration • Honest Reflection • Eye-opening Content

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the story was exactly what i was looking for, however, the author's narration took from rather than added to the experience.

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I love this book and I was hung on every word. Although a sad story, but it taught me so much about mental health, prisionization, the social construct of African American Men and the street life. I recommend this book to all young boys who are at risk. Thank you for this.

Awesome read

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Shaka is a gifted storyteller with a powerful story. Nothing does more to connect us with others than a personal story.

A powerful story of redemption

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Shaka Senghor paints a picture that Black America has seen too often. His story is raw and gut punching. Everything in life is based on a choice. Sometimes we make choices that don’t have the best outcome. Yet, in the midst of it all, there is always a chance for redemption. Keep on keepin’ on... don’t give up! Be encouraged

Judge Not!

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Awesome book, hope people really learn how consequences for actions can change your whole way of thinking

Great telling of truth and teamwork between writer and his wife

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