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Writing My Wrongs:
Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison

Writing My Wrongs is a redemption story told through a stunningly human portrait of what it's like to grow up in the gravitational pull of poverty, violence, fear, and hopelessness. It's an unforgettable tale of forgiveness and hope, one that reminds us that our worst deeds don't define who we are or what we can contribute to the world. And it's a lasting testament to the power of compassion, prayer, and unconditional love for reaching those whom society has forgotten.

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“A profound story of neglect, violence, discovery, redemption, and inspiration […] prepare to have your preconceptions shattered.”
— J. J. ABRAMS

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Testimonials

“Shaka Senghor’s terrific and inspiring book affirms that we are all more than the worst thing we’ve done. This beautiful and compelling story of recovery and redemption offers all of us powerful truths and precious insights as we seek recovery from decades of over-incarceration and excessive punishment.”

BRYAN STEVENSON, FOUNDER OF THE EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF JUST MERCY

“A harrowing portrait of life behind bars […] Senghor writes about the process of atonement and the possibility of redemption and talks of his efforts to work for prison reforms that might turn a system designed to warehouse into one aimed at rehabilitation.”

MICHIKO KAKUTANI, THE NEW YORK TIMES

“If you’ve wondered what makes it possible for good people to do terrible things, and what a man can endure to reach redemption, then you must read this book. Shaka Senghor’s story is told with brutal self-assessment and tender attention to what makes profound change—in a person, in our communities—not only possible but imperative. In this unforgettable memoir, Shaka takes us from the streets of Detroit into solitary confinement in prison, and against all odds, home safely and successfully to a family and community that needs him.”

PIPER KERMAN, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK: MY YEAR IN A WOMEN'S PRISON

“Writing My Wrongs is an extraordinary, unforgettable book. It's a necessary reminder of the deep humanity, vulnerability, and potential that lies within each one of us, including those we view as 'thugs' or 'criminals.’ Shaka's story illustrates that if we muster the courage to love those who do not yet love themselves, a new world is possible.”

MICHELLE ALEXANDER, PROFESSOR OF LAW AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEW JIM CROW