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Missives of Wisdom from an Inmate

Missives of Wisdom from an Inmate

by Ana Silvia Contreras

STORY SYNOPSIS

For most of his life, eighteen-year-old Joel thought his father, Daniel, had abandoned him. He’s about to discover how wrong he was. In many ways, Daniel has been a constant influence in the young man’s life.

On his birthday, Joel learns the truth when his mother presents him with a bundle of letters. His father is incarcerated in a federal maximum-security prison—and has been for Joel’s entire life.

Determined that Joel will not make the same mistakes he did, Daniel dedicates himself to finding the wisdom needed to enable his son to find success in all aspects of life. Each year, Daniel writes two letters: one for his wife, Alexia, and one for Joel. Each letter contains and builds on a life principle Daniel asks Alexia to learn and pass on to their son.

An enlightening, uplifting story based on author Ana Silvia Contreras’s own correspondence with her incarcerated first cousin, Missives of Wisdom from an Inmate is an ideal book for new parents, support groups, and troubled teens. Daniel’s insightful advice offers hope and inspiration to anyone willing to accept that there might be a better way.

Reviews:

I have the great privilege of knowing, and admiring, the author and couldn’t wait to read this. Ana is one of the kindest and most positive people I know and I felt like reading her book was like having a conversation with her about her guiding principals. The book is very well written and the story takes you through each of the principals in a manner that lets you know why they are important without being preachy. After finishing each chapter I felt refreshed and uplifted, not only by the message but by the positive way in which it was presented. I found myself caring about Joel and proud of the way the young man turned out. I will be reading this again, especially at times in my life when I might be feeling low and need something to remind me about how remarkable life really is and how I need to cherish every day given me. I urge you to try this book.

– Kathy DuBois

BOOK DETAILS

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Published Date: May 24, 2016

ISBN‏: ‎ 978-1533454614

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