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Rebirth Through Reading: From Prison to Purpose
This chapter recounts an individual's transformative journey during their 19 years of incarceration, highlighting the profound impact of literature on their mindset and identity. They reflect on how reading various narratives, including works by Donald Gawans and Malcolm X, sparked a quest for knowledge and understanding, guiding them toward personal growth and redemption. The chapter also addresses the challenges faced when re-entering society, particularly the technological barriers that accompany their newfound curiosity about the modern world.