A Second Chance - Catherine Hoke
Category: Misc. Non-fiction
Tags: Misc. Non-fiction
What if you were only known for the worst thing youve ever done? For millions of Americans, this isnt just a hypothetical nightmare. Not only does the United States have the highest rate of incarceration in the world, it also makes certain that the stigma of a felony conviction follows people who have already served their time. After she came to understand both the frustrations and untapped potential of the incarcerated, Catherine Hoke founded Defy Ventures, a revolutionary organization devoted to transforming the lives of people both inside and outside prison walls. A Second Chance is the story of how Defy came to be and how it works to heal families, break the cycle of mass incarceration, and create jobs - as well as how all of us can help in our own way. Part memoir, part chronicle of Defys community-building efforts, this unabridged audiobook follows one womans vision and her relentless effort to make it real. By sharing her sometimes difficult personal story and those of the peopl
