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Name: Writing my wrongs
Author: Shaka Senghor

In "Writing My Wrongs," former Detroit‑born inmate Shaka Senghor recounts the decade of incarceration that began in 1991 with a second‑degree murder conviction. During 19 years behind bars—seven in solitary—he turns to literature, meditation, and introspection, confronting the abuse and violence of his youth. After release at 38, Senghor transforms into an activist, lecturer at the University of Michigan, and mentor for at‑risk youth, securing fellowships at MIT Media Lab and the Kellogg Foundation and speaking at events such as TED and the Aspen Ideas Festival. The memoir offers a candid portrait of poverty, violence, and the possibility of forgiveness, illustrating how even the gravest mistakes can be overcome through compassion, prayer, and unconditional love.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Shaka Senghor

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