Up From Incarceration: Volume 1: Dispelling Myths of the Thug Life

By Anthony E. Dixon

When a young man grows up with advantages-a good home, good parents, and educational opportunities-the last thing one would expect him to do is to embrace the thug life. That's exactly what Dr. Anthony Dixon did. During his years as a student at Florida A&M University, he straddled two worlds: the world of academia and the world of the streets. The streets would eventually lead him to a place he didn't want to be.Dixon went straight from obtaining a university degree to state prison, where he spent five-and-a-half years examining his life. And what faith and introspection taught him, took him all the way to the hallowed halls of Indiana University - where he earned a Ph.D.Written in a gritty, compelling voice, this cautionary tale boldly crosses class lines, appealing to teens and adults alike. His story will change the way you think about the life choices you make.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615998534
• ISBN13: 9780615998534
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: AHRA Publishing Division
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.3"