Lifeline to a Soul
The Life-Changing Perspective I Gained While Teaching Entrepreneurship to Prisoners
by John K. McLaughlin
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Pub Date 4 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 11 Aug 2023
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Description
The Victories and Challenges One Man Faced as a First-Time Teacher in the Strange World of Prison Life
After devoting half of his lifetime transforming his start-up business into a multi-million dollar industry leader, author John McLaughlin set out in a new direction: to teach what he had learned to others.
Due to a lack of teaching experience, his only job offer was to teach entrepreneurship to prisoners at a minimum-security camp in North Carolina. John gradually builds an effective program until a scandal involving prison officials blindsides his progress and threatens to bring his teaching career to an unceremonious end.
Lifeline to a Soul takes the reader inside the fence and chronicles the victories and challenges one man faced as a first-time teacher in the strange world of prison life.
Advance Praise
"Insightful look into a foreign world"
"Editorial Reviews
Review
Lifeline to a Soul is a crisply written heartwarming account of what it is like to step into prison with big ideas but little preparation about the workings of the system. McLaughlin gives the reader a seat in the classroom as he provides practical skills and inspiration to men who may want to start their own businesses. Many lives were changed during his brief stint as a prison teacher - including his own.
Deborah Tobola, author of Hummingbird in Underworld: Teaching in a Men's Prison
""Just as the title of Chapter Seven states, Learning to Teach is what happened to John when he began leading a class on entrepreneurship for inmates. In letting go of expectations and learning from each moment presented, John was able to teach valuable skills to many individuals who have otherwise been dismissed and overlooked by society.""
Vita Pires, Ph.D., Executive Director Prison Mindfulness Institute
McLaughlin has a unique story to tell, and fortunately, is a talented writer, able to put it on paper as a riveting memoir. McLaughlin, through is own experiences and writings, successfully illustrates how opportunities and education, made available better late than not at all, can turn lives around.
Toby Berry, The US Review of Books
Overall, Lifeline to a Soul is a refreshing departure from typical entrepreneurial books, offering a unique perspective on life and success. It is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration and encouragement, regardless of their personal or professional circumstances.
Thomas Anderson, Editor in Chief Literary Titan
Lifeline to a Soul is a must-read as there is a lesson in it for everyone.
Essien Asian, Readers' Favorite Book Reviews
After building a successful company, teaching was in John's heart. It was something he always wanted to do. Now in his fifties with no experience in the field, he was starting the adventure in the twilight of his life.
Read along with John's experience and discover your next favorite autobiography.
The Book Review Directory
With great pleasure, I give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The reason for the perfect rating is that there are loads of lessons to learn from this inspirational book.
Nadia Jones, Online Book Club
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798986689104 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 237 |
