Redemption : stories of hope, resilience and life after gangs

ISBN: 9781927855812
ISBN: 1927855810
Physical Description: print 232 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Publisher: Winnipeg, MB : Great Plains Publications, [2017]
Copyright: &copy;2017

Summary: "Why do people join gangs? Once entrenched in a life of crime with its realities of incarceration, addiction, power, and money, is it possible to ever walk away? This triumphant collection of ten personal life stories from ex-gang members enlightens, surprises and inspires. These first-person accounts illuminate the harsh reality of living as a marginalized person, often neglected and in poverty. Unexpectedly, their stories share heartfelt commentary on topics such as peace, joy, forgiveness and hope. Readers will be challenged to question their preconceived notions as they are given an illuminating look at individual lives behind crime statistics. This book covers territory that often doesn't get into the news media and creates connection through our shared humanity."--