The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose

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The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose - Paperback

The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose - Paperback

by Chris Wilson , Bret Witter
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Book Overview

by Chris Wilson (Author), Bret Witter (Author), Wes Moore (Foreword by)

"The Master Plan is less of a road map and more of a philosophy that we should all take to heart: We are all better than our worst decision, our sense of justice should honor the redemptive possibilities inherent in every person, and our destinies are truly intertwined."--Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore

Growing up in Washington, DC, Chris Wilson was surrounded by violence and despair. He watched his family and neighborhood shattered by trauma, and he lost his faith. One night when he was seventeen, defending himself, he killed a man. He was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole.

But what should have been the end of his story became the beginning. Behind bars, Wilson embarked on a remarkable journey of self-improvement--reading, working out, learning languages, even starting a business. At nineteen, he sat down and wrote a list of all the things he intended to accomplish, and all the steps he'd have to take to get there. He called it his Master Plan. He revised that plan regularly and followed it religiously. Sixteen years later, it led him to an unlikely opportunity--and to a promise he has been working hard to live up to every day since. Harrowing, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant, The Master Plan is a memoir for this moment, proving that every person is capable of doing great things.

Author Biography

Chris Wilson lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and works as a visual artist and a social justice advocate. Through his work, he investigates societal injustices, human relationships, and public policies. His artwork is collected and displayed internationally. He is also the founder of the Chris Wilson Foundation, which supports social entrepreneurs and prison education, including re-entry and financial literacy for returning citizens, as well as art-related programs.

Bret Witter has co-authored seven New York Times bestsellers since becoming a full-time writer in 2007, including two #1 bestsellers. His books have sold 3 million copies worldwide and spent almost two years on the New York Times bestseller list. He lives in Decatur, Georgia.
Number of Pages: 432
Dimensions: 1 x 8.4 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: February 04, 2020
ISBN9780735215597
Author Chris Wilson , Bret Witter
PublisherG.P. Putnam's Sons
GenreBiography, Education, and Self-help & personal development
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages432
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

Related Subjects

Biography & Autobiography Nonfiction Self-Help Social Science

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