Lessons from San Quentin, Bill Dallas
Lessons from San Quentin, Bill Dallas
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Lessons from San Quentin
Everything I needed to know about life I learned in prison

Author: Bill Dallas, George Barna

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 5 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2009


Synopsis

Real-estate entrepreneur Bill Dallas's charmed life changed dramatically when he was charged, convicted, and sentenced to five years in prison for grand-theft embezzlement. Lessons from San Quentin tells the amazing true story of how one man's life was changed for the better due to the hardships encountered at the legendary maximum-security prison. Using stories and reflections from life on the inside, Bill teaches 12 core principles that will inspire readers to use tough times to develop the character God wants them to have. Chapter headings include: (1) Life in the Median Strip; (2) I am H64741; (3) Embrace Your Trials; (4) Cling to Hope; (5) Express Yourself through Your Work; (6) Choose Sustaining Faith; (7) Get Your Self-Image Right; (8) Get Rid of Self-Absorption; (9) Shape Your Attitude; (10) Give Respect; (11) Persevere Until You “Get It”; (12) Let Life Come to You; (13) Make Life Simple; (14) Find Freedom in Forgiveness; (15) Life after Prison; (16) He Was Always in Control

Reviews

Easy read and straight to the point. It's refreshing and encouraging for me to read the story of Bill Dallas. The thought of jail/prison can be so discouraging and frustrating for many of us in jail ministry. As dark of a place as it is, and as inappropriate for human as it seems, surprisingly the p......more

I was actually surprised with this book, it goes into an area in which I don't normally read; yet I ended up really enjoying it. The Author's writing style is one of the reason for that, I believe; it was really easy to follow but it still gave some emphasis behind the author's story.......more

Goodreads review by ItsRiz

Easy read and inspiring. The prose style is simple and engaging. It thought me a lot about prison life and life in general. I was glad to have a copy of this book as a gift. It was a fun and engaging read during my breaktime at work.......more