How to Escape from Prison, Paul Wood
How to Escape from Prison, Paul Wood
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How to Escape from Prison

Author: Paul Wood

Narrator: Simon London

Unabridged: 10 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/30/2022


Synopsis

The Remarkable Story of How One Man Defied the Odds
At 18, Paul Wood thought he had lost everything. He had committed an act he knew would send him to prison for many years. To a young man like Paul, it might as well have been for the rest of his life.Plunged into a nightmarish world of extreme violence, solitary confinement, gang allegiances, drugs, vindictive wardens and regular stabbings, Paul spent the next 11 years confined in some of New Zealand's toughest jails. Based on an account of his experiences he wrote while still inside, How to Escape from Prison chronicles Paul's road to redemption and a new life as a doctor of psychology, helping others strive to fulfil their potential and develop the resilience to flourish, even in adversity. This is a gripping read about a man who sank to the depths of despair, before scaling the heights of true freedom.'Paul's transformation is unbelievable. We are sometimes brought up to think a zebra can't change its stripes. Paul Wood's story is proof that anyone can change. It gives you great courage that you can do anything.'- Sir John Kirwan

About Paul Wood

Paul Wood is a doctor of psychology, leadership and development specialist, motivational speaker, media personality, husband and father. His area of expertise is in helping people pursue their potential while developing the mental toughness and resilience necessary to flourish through adversity. At 18, Paul was in prison and his life was completely off the rails. Paul uses his journey from delinquent to doctor to illustrate the process of transformational change and how we can strive to be the best version of ourselves possible.Paul lives in Wellington, New Zealand.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel on January 06, 2020

Intense. The "self help" type parts I found ok, but the autobiographical pieces were riveting. Adding to this a couple of months post my note...I saw Paul speak which inspired me to buy the book. Then after reading it I saw him in Chch airport so thought I’d say hello. I can’t remember all that we t......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on October 11, 2022

Curiosity finally got the best of me with this book. I met Paul some time ago (before this book was published) when he facilitated a leadership workshop I attended. Fast-forward a few years, and I started seeing this book pop up in libraries and book shops. Everyone loves a good redemption story, an......more

Goodreads review by Jen on September 09, 2023

A blend of riveting memoir and non riveting humanist self-help psychology. The autobiographical stuff was worth it though.......more

Goodreads review by Maria on January 09, 2021

Inspirational reading that shows life could be dramatically changed with the right attitude and persistent approach to self-improvement. I have devoured the book in 3 days and will recommend it to anyone who needs some motivation to start working towards a better future.......more

Goodreads review by Evan on February 17, 2020

When I was in New Zealand Michael Sethna gave this book saying I might have competed against Paul Wood in Judo in the late 90’s and that he was now a well-regarded Psychologist who had done time in Prison. Right weight class, but when I was doing well in Judo, Paul Wood was in Prison for murder. I c......more