The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose by Chris Wilson (PDF)

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The inspiring, instructive, and ultimately triumphant memoir of a man who used hard work and a Master Plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance.Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he wouldn’t leave the house without a gun. One night, defending himself, he killed a man. At eighteen, 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. Deciding to make something of his life, Chris embarked on a journey of self-improvement–reading, working out, learning languages, even starting a business. He wrote his Master Plan: a list of all he expected to accomplish or acquire. He worked his plan every day for years, and in his mid-thirties he did the impossible: he convinced a judge to reduce his sentence and became a free man. Today Chris is a successful social entrepreneur who employs returning citizens; a mentor; and a public speaker. He is the embodiment of second chances, and this is his unforgettable story.

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⭐This is such a powerful eye opening book. I have always been passionate about prison rehabilitation. But this book has opened my eyes to so much I didn’t know . I am motivated know to make a difference in my life and my community I want to get out there and be inspiration like Chris is. This book has showed me to never give up and nothing is impossible and God is great . I see it in the stuff Chris went on to accomplish. This book is a must read

⭐I read this for a book club, and I’m so glad I did! Chris’s story paints a stark, personal picture of how institutional racism works in practice. This is one of those books I wish I could make everyone I know read.

⭐This book is a must read for anybody who has been incarcerated or has an incarcerated loved one! Great story!

⭐Send this book 2 my ex in prison & he enjoyed it!

⭐Wow! What a remarkable man! Chris Wilson talks the talk and walks the walk. I read this book in four days, and my 15-year-old son read it in two days. (I took his phone. This was a requirement to get the phone back. ) He never complained though.Just when I thought that Michelle Obama wrote the best Memoir of the 21st Century, here comes Chris Wilson with a close second. Two antithetical stories with an awe-inspiring parallel message of hard work, dedication, discipline, and perseverance.Chris Wilson grew up surrounded by poverty, gangs, police brutality, and witnessing his mother being domestically abused. As a young teenager, he became a product of his environment on the mean streets of D.C.. He was ultimately charged as an adult as a teenager, and sentenced to life in Prison at ”Patuxent” Penitentiary. This is where his growth would begin.We often hear the saying ”whatever you choose to do in life, be the best that you can be.” Well, Chris Wilson took that message to heart and became the best prisoner that anyone could ever be. In prison, he managed to let go of the anger, took responsibility for his actions, didn’t make excuses, found a mentor, created a master plan, and stuck to it. He educated himself, learned several languages, and inspired other fellow inmates to follow in his footsteps.After his release, he stuck to his masterplan and put his money where his mouth is by returning to the community that he helped to decimate. He started businesses, created jobs, continued his education and is continuously giving back to his community. This man is doing so much until I can’t keep up. Is the penal system broken? Absolutely. However, this man keeps going. At one point, I just wanted to reach inside the book, give him a hug and say, ” that’s enough my brother, you’ve done more than enough.” But I doubt very seriously if he’d quit.Michelle Obama and Chris Wilson are my new heroes. They both make me want to be smarter, and they make me go out into the community and do more.Thank you, Mr. Wilson, for this inspirational piece. Now I have to ask the readers, ”what’s you masterplan? What’s your End game?

⭐This book is exceptional! I recommend it to anyone working to reform the prison system, and really, ANYONE in general. Not only will you love and root for Chris, but you will get a deeper understanding of everything that is wrong with incarceration and the conditions that lead to incarceration. This is a must-have.

⭐Chris’ vulnerability and realism will strike your heart and open it to affect the reader’s mind and will to be a part of positive change and social reform, on whatever level. Almost everyone can do something to make a difference. Start with reading this book.

⭐This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. It’s hard to imagine anyone surviving such insurmountable odds. Yet, Chris Wilson has not only survived, but lives to help others escape the horrors of their past then reach out a hand to help the next person. Read this book, and become part of the change you wish to see in the world!

⭐My favourite book of the year so far. So so good. A boy with so much love and promise despite his surroundings, caught in a trap that couldn’t be escaped from. The power of focus and commitment and courage and vulnerability and honesty. Chris does an amazing job of getting the tone just right. This will interrupt any previous assumptions you may have made, it will educate you in the hearts of others, it will inspire you to play a bigger game, and make a difference. I just loved this book. It will be the reason many new conversations start, and so I want as many people to read it as possible. It’s a big book, but a very inhalable 2 sitting read. Carve the time out and grab your tissues this weekend.

⭐A real eye opener of a book. So pleased it was a recommendation on my Kindle and I got to read it. I often flip between books but stayed completely with this one from start to finish and right through to the acknowledgements! And then I read the stories of some of the people in the book on Google too. Unbelievable (but unfortunately true) heartbreaking, positive, redemptive… What a great and inspiring book and author. Highlights and explains issues. I think everyone should read this book!

⭐Brought this book as a gift for my brother and he said it’s a really good book. He said the authors story was deeply moving, which adds to the inspiration of the outcome. Would recommend for other young Black boys/men.

⭐One of the best books I’ve ever read. Couldn’t put it down! A real eye opener.

⭐This is a truly inspirational book that will help anyone who feels down and need a keep up.

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