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The book, authored by Dr. Stanley Andrisse, is a compilation of motivational and inspirational stories centered around twelve formerly incarcerated individuals whose lives underwent significant transformation through their encounters with Dr. Andrisse and participation in the Prison to Professionals (P2P) Scholars Program. Dr. Andrisse shares his personal journey from incarceration to becoming a successful scientist and the executive director of P2P, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding incarcerated individuals in pursuing higher education and achieving excellence.

Growing up in Ferguson, Missouri, Stanley Andrisse began making poor decisions at a very young age. He started selling dope and was arrested for the first time at 14 years old. By his early 20s, hewas in front of a judge facing 20 years to life on drug-trafficking charges. In prison, while challenged with a strong desire for self-renewal, he faced an environment that was not conducive for transformative change. From poor institutional structure and policies to individual institutionalized thinking and behaviors, he battled on a daily basis to retain and maintain his humanity.