The Prisoner: An Invitation to Hope - Paul F. Everett

Descriere The Prisoner: An Invitation to Hope - Paul F. Everett

Everett explores the life of a man who killed his pregnant wife in 1947, revealing a sadly familiar saga of abuse and brutality stemming from his dysfunctional family and the harsh juvenile correctional institutions in which he was incarcerated. (Motivation) \n \nThe true story of one man's redemption and release from prison after having been convicted of a violent crime.\n \nIn THE PRISONER, the author explores the first two decades of Jim Townsend 's life, which comprise a sadly familiar saga of abuse and brutality stemming from his dysfunctional family and the harsh juvenile correctional institutions in which he was incarcerated. \n \n \n\n \nHowever, while in prison Jim experienced an extraordinary transformation due to God's love and forgiveness. Jim's step-by-step process of healing and redemption led to an astounding change and transformation and resulted both in his release from prison and in a new life as a Capuchin Brother. In this new existence Jim chose to head back into prisons-this time to provide a ministry of healing and hope that has profoundly influenced the lives of thousands.\n \n \n\n \nIn The Prisoner, Paul Everett has provided an invitation to hopefulness for all who live in despair, whose lives and circumstances have brought them to the desperation of not knowing where to turn. It tells them that there is a living God who can heal, guide, transform, and empower them, regardless of who they are or what they've done. \n \n \n\n

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Paulist Press

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9780809143016

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