Melinda Bixler-Earning Freedom
Why I read Earning Freedom: I read Earning Freedom because it was written by Michael G. Santos, someone I have tremendous admiration for. In facing an 18-month federal sentence, I knew I could turn to Michael’s book for guidance, insight and encouragement. What I learned from reading Earning Freedom: I learned so much from reading […]
Andres Alejandr Freyre-What happened to you?
I recently chose to read the book “What Happened to You?” by Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.D. and Oprah Winfrey. I chose this book because part of overcoming the problems that have plagued me is understanding why these problems became such a definitive part of my life in the first place. I’ve read research that found […]
Choon Yong-EBRR Class Report-Gambling in Prison
Begin: 6/22/2023Finished: 6/29/2023Title: Gambling in PrisonAuthor: Dr. Liupakorn Why I took this class:This was a requirement for FSA Time Credit. The purpose of the Gambling in Prison handout is to determine if we have a gambling problem and if gambling in prison is prohibited. What I learn from this class:The handout illustrates the signs of […]
Choon Yong-Shipping Container Homes 2022
Why I chose to read this book: Building technology has always piqued my interest. Shipping Container Homes (SCH) and miniature homes are in demand due to the high cost of homes. I like to learn more about the plan, flowchart, and strategy to build a SCH. Also, the challenges involved in SCH. What I learned […]
Albert Glenn Hudson-The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is a crime fiction thriller! Usually, these types of books don’t jump on my novel reading radar. So why did I decide to read this book? I chose to read this book to stretch myself on expanding outside my normal […]
Choon Yong-Physiology and Fitness
Why I read this book: I read this book to have a basic understanding of how our body works and to meet our health and fitness goals. Learn about the human anatomy and the physiology. What I learn from this book: I learned about the components of fitness, how to measure fitness, and hope to […]
Choon Yong-EBRR Class Report-Inside and Out
Begin: 7/8/2023Finished: 7/24/2023Title: Inside and OutInstructor: CO Dwight Johnson Why I took this course:This is an Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) approved on the FSA Time Credit class. The class title is Inside and Out – Pathway to Transformation and Hope.I wanted to find out how to cope and thrive in prison. Also how to improve […]
DaRayl Davis-Mastery of Destiny
I chose to read “Mastery of Destiny” in search of insights and guidance on how I can shape my destiny following my release from prison. I was fortunate to receive the book as a bonus/companion book with “As A Man Thinketh” by the same author. The underlying premise of the book as I interpreted it […]
Andres Alejandr Freyre-Writing My Wrongs
I found a book in the re-entry section of our library called “Writing my wrongs” by Shaka Senghor. I am actually very glad to have read this book because it confirmed many of my thoughts on many things, especially regarding why some of us exhibit such anti-social behaviors and the emotions behind those decisions to […]
DaRayl Davis-As A Man Thinketh
I chose to read “As A Man Thinketh” because a friend suggested it and sent it to me. I was familiar with the work because of its popularity in the “self-help” arena. It is credited with being one of the first popular “self-help” books and is said to have influenced some of my favorite authors […]
