Mykhaylo Chugay-Earning Freedom

I finished reading Michael Santos “EF” book just a day before New Year 2025> I was little over 40month in my 292month sentence. For me Michael Santos is an example of human endurance, persistence and unbreakable will. I would add him to the same list of people with Nelson Mandela and Viktor E. Frankl. Michael […]

Courtney Segler-PRISON!8,344TH DAY

WHY I READ: I BEGAN W/ THIS WORKBOOK BCUZ OF THE AMOUNT THE AUTHOR STATED. 8,344DAYS! OF THE SAME ROUTINE.CORRUPTED SYSTEMS, DISGUSTING FOOD, ANGRY INCARCERATED ADULTS WHO R ALSO IN LOTS OF PAINN, LIVINH THE SAME LIFEAND NOT UNDERSTANDING OR WANTING 2 LIVE IN IGNORANCEON HOW 2 TAKE THE NEGATIVE SENTENCE GIVEN AND TURNING IT […]

Robert Jesenik-Hillbilly Elegy

Quite randomly this book was floating around our Unit, and someone asked me if I’d like to read it, so that’s how I got the book! Obviously had heard a lot about it throughout the recent election, so was curious to see what it said myself. The book itself has two parallel tracks to it. […]

Shane Andrew Smith-Conspiracy

Why did I choose this book? The summary intrigued me about how even so called “democratic governments” try to suppress, oppress, and repress people. What did I learn from this book? The text and intent of laws and the constitution are only as valid as the person in authority who interprets them! How will this […]

Shane Andrew Smith-Treasure State

Why did I choose this book? I like this author and the book was a gift. What did I learn from this book? We all place way too much hope and trust in the governments of every level. How will this book help me upon my return to society? I will be vigilant as to […]

Ryan Michael Reavis-The Monk who Sold His Ferrari

I read this book to rekindle a little of the motivation I feel like I’ve been lacking. A good inspirational book is healthy for the mind any time, but especially in prison. The Monk who sold his Ferrari is a fictional story about a lawyer who seemed to have it all, suffering a life changing […]

Joshua Austin Kramer-Earning Freedom

I chose to read Earning Freedom by Michael Santos because, I am aspiring to set trends such as Mr.. Santos. I had heard through a friend , that Santos and I shared a similar past life, and accomplished what im currently working on, turning the negative hustle into a positive hustle. I believing manifestation so […]

Robert Jesenik-The Success Principles

Title: The Success Principles ” How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be” Author: Jack Canfield Date: December 1, 2024 A dear friend and fellow inmate of mine bought me this book as he recommended it as one the best self help books he had ever read. I’m thankful he […]

Shane Andrew Smith-Paradise Valley

Why did I choose this book? This book was sent to me and I have read many from this author. What did I learn from this book? Despite the fact that many people in leadership positions in the world, specifically law enforcement, the government, politics, etc. think that us felons deserve to be isolated, imprisoned […]

Shane Andrew Smith-Raising Sons

Why did I choose this book? My wife sent this book to me because it’s about raising sons and she knows I like Navy Seal books. What did I learn from this book? I learned different ideas on raising children, no matter what age they are. How will this book help me in society? Some […]