Michael santos is originally from charlotte, north carolina. Santos, a federal prisoner nearing the end of his second decade of continuous confinement, documents the lives of the men warehoused in. Buy about prison 04 edition 9780534623555 by michael santos for up to 90% off at. As a middleclass kid in seattle, he was a mediocre student in high school, and then, three years after graduation, he chose drug. Santos and im writing this open letter for anyone facing struggles with the criminal justice system. Earning freedom, for me, is a cross between mans search for meaning, the alchemist, and the slight edge.
Triumph straighta guide to preparing offenders for reentry. Authorities arrested michael in 1987, when he was 23 years old, for trafficking in cocaine. His characters are not the misunderstood geniuses, psychological masterminds, or brilliant serial killers seen in so many other crime fiction books. He is the founder of several companies that, cumulatively, employ more than 500 people. Michael s birthstone is garnet and birth flower is carnation. Michael santos was arrested at the age of 23, on august 11, 1987. In his first book for the general public, santos offers a firsthand look into the abnormal world of prisons. He earned an undergraduate degree from mercer university in 1992. 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.
Straighta guide to conquering imprisonment michael santos. Our partners at prison professors include shon hopwood and justin paperny. He has earned a bachelor of arts and a master of arts. Michael served the next 26 years in federal prisons of every security level. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Michael gerard santos is an american prison consultant, author of several books about prison, a professor of criminal. He wrote several books, including inside, and contributed to an extensive web site as a resource for those who seek to understand the. After making a series of bad decisions, including selling cocaine, michael santos was convicted to 45 years in prison. 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. About prison wadsworth contemporary issues in crime and justice. Indeed, i include links to a few professors who cite my work in their syllabus postings. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Prison professors federal prison consultant, sentencing.
While in prison, he earned a bachelor of arts and a master of ar. He focused on a threepronged approach that he learned from leaders like socrates, mandela, gandhi, and viktor frankl. This book is chilling, provocative, and informational, without being a sobbing account of a person having to face the music. 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. 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. I served the next 9,5 days in federal prisons of every security level. Santos from the worlds largest community of readers. Santos michael santos writes books and articles to help people understand americas prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to succeed through prison. After he was convicted, he made a commitment to use every day of his sentence to prepare for a lawabiding, contributing life upon release. 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. As a middleclass kid in seattle, he was a mediocre student in high school, and then. Capturing the voices of his fellow prisoners with perfect pitch, santos makes the tragic and at times inspiring stories of men from the toughest gang leaders to the richest wall street criminals come alive. Cole, professor emeritus, university of connecticut michael santos has. He writes hardboiled crime thrillers set in the queen city.
May 01, 2017 speaking at uw tacoma in october 2015, michael g. On august 11, 1987, when i was 23 years old, dea agents arrested me. Michael santos writes books and articles to help people understand americas prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to succeed through prison. He will be there for several months and then likely settling in the bay area.
Conquering a 45year prison term, i tell the entire. Michael is now living in a federal halfway house in san francisco. While serving 26 years, michael earned university degrees, built businesses, and prepared for success. Life behind bars in america, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.
Michael santos writes books and articles to help people understand americas prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to. Santos is a 55 years old selfhelp author, who was born in january, in the year of the dragon and is a capricorn. As a middleclass kid in seattle, he was a mediocre student in high school, and. 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. This book is unique in that it is written by a prisoner about prison society. 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. Santos 16377004 fpc florence po box 5000 florence, co 81226. The authors first book weaves memoir and firsthand reporting together to paint a muckraking portrait of american jails. 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. Santos served as a federal prisoner, he worked consistently to prepare for a lawabiding, contributing life upon release.
Inside, michael g santos shop online for books in australia. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael g santos books online. Santa maria sun the newspaper for northern santa barbara county. During his first year of liberty, michael and his team at the michael g. His disciplined and deliberate adjustment strategy led michael to earn both a bachelors degree and a masters degree while he served decades in prisons. I am not a lawyer, nor am i affiliated with courts or law enforcement. While in prison, he earned a bachelor of arts and a master of arts. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Oct 27, 2018 by michael santos oct 27, 2018 my good friend, lee, built an amazing business. Santos began his life as a federal prisoner in 1987, at age twentythree, in a maximumsecurity prison. It shows the steps i took to develop values, skills, and resources that would empower me. He offers insight for people facing court proceedings, sentencing hearings, or prison terms. 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. Life behind bars in america, his first book for the general public, takes us behind those bars and into the chaos of the cellblock. Prison professors michael santos leads our business growth division. About prison wadsworth contemporary issues in crime and justice santos, michael g. Santos, a federal prisoner nearing the end of his second decade of. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Despite these disturbing numbers, little is known about life inside beyond the mythology of popular culture.
He has earned a bachelor of arts, a master of arts, and was pursuing a ph. Santos dating anyone right now and who at celebscouples. Those bad decisions resulted in me going to prison when i was 23. During the 26 years that he served in prisons of every security level, he worked continuously to prepare for a lawabiding, contributing life. Santos s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Santos called for reforms to a prison system that extinguishes hope rather than prepares prisoners for life after release. Santos was born in washington, united states on wednesday, january 15, 1964 baby boomers generation. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Santos spent twentysix years inside nineteen different united states federal prisons. Michael santos home of crime fiction author michael santos.
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. 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. Santos helps others learn about the abnormal way of life behind the walls and fences of prisons. About prison wadsworth contemporary issues in crime and. I recently interviewed michael for my podcast, a better life, and his story really inspired me. I have never liked nonfiction books before, but inside. 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. Universities across america use several books that i wrote to educate students about the criminal justice system. Santos was convicted in 1987, at the age of twentythree, of crimes. 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. I started reading this book a few days later and loved it. Conquering a 45 year prison term santos, michael g. Earning freedom shows readers how i began to transform my life from inside of a county jail. He wrote several books, including inside, and contributed to an extensive web.
Michael santos robina institute of criminal law and. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. 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. Santos was arrested on august 11, 1987 for charges related to the distribution of cocaine. Michaels birthstone is garnet and birth flower is carnation. 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 santos served 25 years in federal prison receives. 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. That focus led to my publishing several books, available through amazon or through this website.
518 123 115 424 1536 980 1218 1433 1109 1261 924 988 265 1104 601 107 1455 680 1309 1158 1473 296 679 170 529 462 393 757 842 1038 16 384 1209 771 898 1372 1087 997 1367 702 113 1467 1150 1112 1356 495 161