Redemption
Stories of Hope, Resilience and Life After Gangs
Published on 16. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
232 pages
978-1-927855-81-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Winnipeg, MB
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-927855-81-2 (9781927855812)
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Anne Mahon is interested in people, their stories and making meaningful connections. She is chancellor of the University of Manitoba, and a committed life-long volunteer. Her three books all focus on marginalized communities where biases are being broken. The books are philanthropic endeavours with all author proceeds donated to an organization that supports the community each book represents. Her first book The Lucky Ones won the On the Same Page Manitoba Library Award. Anne was nominated for the John Hirsch Award for Most Promising Manitoba Writer. She had the honour of interviewing Michelle Obama in 2019.