The master plan my journey from life in prison to a life of purpose
Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he wouldn't leave the house without a gun. One night, defending himself, he killed a man. At eighteen, he was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole. But what should have been the end of hi...
| Main Authors: | Wilson, Chris, 1978- (Author), Witter, Bret (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
G.P. Putnam's Sons,
[2019]
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| Summary: |
Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he wouldn't leave the house without a gun. One night, defending himself, he killed a man. At eighteen, he was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole. But what should have been the end of his story became the beginning. Deciding to make something of his life, Chris embarked on a journey of self-improvement--reading, working out, learning languages, even starting a business. He wrote his Master Plan: a list of all he expected to accomplish or acquire. He worked his plan every day for years, and in his mid-thirties he did the impossible: he convinced a judge to reduce his sentence and became a free man. Today Chris is a successful social entrepreneur who employs returning citizens; a mentor; and a public speaker. He is the embodiment of second chances, and this is his unforgettable story. |
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| Physical Description: |
xvi, 408 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9780735215580 0735215588 |
| Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |