During the 26 years that he served in prisons of every security level, he worked continuously to prepare for a lawabiding, contributing life. Santos was born in washington, united states on wednesday, january 15, 1964 baby boomers generation. We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. If your organization needs an inspiring keynote speaker or development trainer, contact me webinars if your organization needs empowering webinars that will help your team and the people you serve with a positive message of growth and development, contact me.
To provide readers with a more complete and realistic picture of the growing subculture that exists in prison, the author provides both his own experiences and observations. Conquering a 45 year prison term santos, michael g. Life behind bars in america is about the justice system in america through the eyes of criminals and people who have faced the justice system. Michael served the next 26 years in federal prisons of every security level. Santos, a federal prisoner nearing the end of his second decade of. Santos called for reforms to a prison system that extinguishes hope rather than prepares prisoners for life after release. Michael santos home of crime fiction author michael santos. Cole, professor emeritus, university of connecticut michael santos has. After he was convicted, he made a commitment to use every day of his sentence to prepare for a lawabiding, contributing life upon release. About prison wadsworth contemporary issues in crime and justice santos, michael g. Michael gerard santos born january 15, 1964 is an american prison consultant, author of several books about prison, a professor of criminal justice, and an advocate for criminal justice reform. Michael is now living in a federal halfway house in san francisco. Our partners at prison professors include shon hopwood and justin paperny.
During his first year of liberty, michael and his team at the michael g. As a middleclass kid in seattle, he was a mediocre student in high school, and then. Santos was convicted in 1987, at the age of twentythree, of crimes relating to his participation in a drugtrafficking scheme and sentenced to fortyfive years in prison. He will be there for several months and then likely settling in the bay area. To provide readers with a more complete and realistic picture of the growing subculture that exists in prison, the author provides both his own experiences and observations of living as a prisoner, as well as dialogues, vignettes, and. Anyone who has read the books i wrote or listened to one of my presentations knows that i had a transformation during the awkward period between the date of my conviction and the day that i keep reading. Michael santos robina institute of criminal law and. He has earned a bachelor of arts and a master of arts. He earned an undergraduate degree from mercer university in 1992. Santos celebrated his acceptance into a longdistance doctoral program, the correctional officer overseeing the former cocaine dealers 20th year in prison blandly told him he. Earning freedom, for me, is a cross between mans search for meaning, the alchemist, and the slight edge.
Inside, michael g santos shop online for books in australia. As a middleclass kid in seattle, he was a mediocre student in high school, and. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nov 05, 20 michael santos was just released from his one year of house arrest after serving 25 years in federal prison for a drug offense. Despite these disturbing numbers, little is known about life inside beyond the mythology of popular culture. After making a series of bad decisions, including selling cocaine, michael santos was convicted to 45 years in prison. He offers insight for people facing court proceedings, sentencing hearings, or prison terms. His characters are not the misunderstood geniuses, psychological masterminds, or brilliant serial killers seen in so many other crime fiction books.
Santos began his life as a federal prisoner in 1987, at age twentythree, in a maximumsecurity prison. Indeed, i include links to a few professors who cite my work in their syllabus postings. Santos served as a federal prisoner, he worked consistently to prepare for a lawabiding, contributing life upon release. I am not a lawyer, nor am i affiliated with courts or law enforcement. Michael is unusual in that he became quite a scholar while behind bars earning degrees, writing several books e. Michael santos was arrested at the age of 23, on august 11, 1987. He has earned a bachelor of arts, a master of arts, and was pursuing a ph. Buy about prison 04 edition 9780534623555 by michael santos for up to 90% off at. Michael gerard santos is an american prison consultant, author of several books about prison, a professor of criminal. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
In his first book for the general public, santos offers a firsthand look into the abnormal world of prisons. While serving 26 years, michael earned university degrees, built businesses, and prepared for success. Santos and im writing this open letter for anyone facing struggles with the criminal justice system. He writes hardboiled crime thrillers set in the queen city. Santos was arrested on august 11, 1987 for charges related to the distribution of cocaine. Santos michael santos writes books and articles to help people understand americas prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to succeed through prison. Santos dating anyone right now and who at celebscouples. He focused on a threepronged approach that he learned from leaders like socrates, mandela, gandhi, and viktor frankl. He is the founder of several companies that, cumulatively, employ more than 500 people. Universities across america use several books that i wrote to educate students about the criminal justice system. I served the next 9,5 days in federal prisons of every security level. While in prison, he earned a bachelor of arts and a master of arts. Prison professors michael santos leads our business growth division. Santos, a federal prisoner nearing the end of his second decade of continuous confinement, documents the lives of the men warehoused in the american prison system.
This book is unique in that it is written by a prisoner about prison society. Santos s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. This book is chilling, provocative, and informational, without being a sobbing account of a person having to face the music. His disciplined and deliberate adjustment strategy led michael to earn both a bachelors degree and a masters degree while he served decades in prisons of every security level. About prison wadsworth contemporary issues in crime and. The authors first book weaves memoir and firsthand reporting together to paint a muckraking portrait of american jails. Conquering a 45year prison term, i tell the entire. To provide readers with a more complete and realistic picture of the growing subculture that exists in prison, the author provides both his own experiences and observations of living as a prisoner, as well as dialogues, vignettes, and profiles of. Life behind bars in america, his first book for the general public, takes us behind those bars and into the chaos of the cellblock. May 01, 2017 speaking at uw tacoma in october 2015, michael g. Michael santos writes books and articles to help people understand americas prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to succeed through prison. While in prison, he earned a bachelor of arts and a master of ar.
Michael s birthstone is garnet and birth flower is carnation. I recently interviewed michael for my podcast, a better life, and his story really inspired me. Prison professors federal prison consultant, sentencing. That focus led to my publishing several books, available through amazon or through this website.
He wrote several books, including inside, and contributed to an extensive web. Michael santos writes books and articles to help people understand americas prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to. Authorities arrested michael in 1987, when he was 23 years old, for trafficking in cocaine. Michael santos served 25 years in federal prison receives. Earning freedom shows readers how i began to transform my life from inside of a county jail. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. His disciplined and deliberate adjustment strategy led michael to earn both a bachelors degree and a masters degree while he served decades in prisons. As a middleclass kid in seattle, he was a mediocre student in high school, and then, three years after graduation, he chose drug. Michael gerard santos is an american prison consultant, author of several books about prison, a professor of criminal justice, and an advocate for criminal justice reform. Straighta guide to conquering imprisonment michael santos.
Santos was convicted in 1987, at the age of twentythree, of crimes. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. On august 11, 1987, when i was 23 years old, dea agents arrested me. About prison wadsworth contemporary issues in crime and justice. Capturing the voices of his fellow prisoners with perfect pitch, santos makes the tragic and at times inspiringstories of men from the toughest gang leaders to the richest wall street criminals come. Oct 27, 2018 by michael santos oct 27, 2018 my good friend, lee, built an amazing business. It shows the steps i took to develop values, skills, and resources that would empower me. Santos, a federal prisoner nearing the end of his second decade of continuous confinement, has dedicated the last eighteen years to shedding light on the lives of the men warehoused in the american prison system. Santos 16377004 fpc florence po box 5000 florence, co 81226. Michael santos is originally from charlotte, north carolina. I have never liked nonfiction books before, but inside. Triumph straighta guide to preparing offenders for reentry.
Santos spent twentysix years inside nineteen different united states federal prisons. Santos foundation have partnered with several institutions that rely upon the straighta guide program to teach others how to reject criminal lifestyles and develop critical thinking skills. Santos, a federal prisoner nearing the end of his second decade of continuous confinement, documents the lives of the men warehoused in. I started reading this book a few days later and loved it. Santos from the worlds largest community of readers. He wrote several books, including inside, and contributed to an extensive web site as a resource for those who seek to understand the. Those bad decisions resulted in me going to prison when i was 23. To provide readers with a more complete and realistic picture of the growing subculture that exists in prison, the author provides both his own experiences and observations of living as a prisoner, as well as dialogues.
In 1987, during the height of the reagan administrations just say no campaign, 21yearold santos received a 45year sentence for his involvement in the distribution of large amounts of cocaine. Michaels birthstone is garnet and birth flower is carnation. Life behind bars in america, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Since then, he has spent a few years as a mediumsecurity prisoner, and he is now confined in the lowsecurity prison at fort dix, in new jersey. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
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