Andre Norman's early life put him on a path to prison. Raised in poverty and surrounded by dysfunction, Andre gravitated to his neighborhood gang. His choices there led to time in juvenile detention, and eventually a maximum-security prison, with sentences totaling over 100 years. During that time, Andre became one of the most dangerous gang leaders in the Massachusetts prison system. Then came the epiphany. Just before Andre was to be crowned "King of the Prison," he had a realization—tha...

Follow Your Purpose and Your Queen Will Follow is a raw, faith-driven journey from pain to purpose, from survival to growth, and from the man you were to the man you were called to become.This book challenges you to stop chasing what was never meant to complete you and start building a life rooted in purpose, faith, discipline, healing, and character. Through hard truths and real-life lessons, Andre Norman reminds us that your past may explain wher...

Andre Norman’s early life put him on a path to prison. Raised in poverty and surrounded by dysfunction, Andre gravitated to his neighborhood gang. His choices there led to time in juvenile detention, and eventually a maximum-security prison, with sentences totaling over 100 years. During that time, Andre became one of the most dangerous gang leaders in the Massachusetts prison system.Then came the epiphany. Just before Andre was to be crowned “King of the Prison,” he had a realizati...

Unleashing her trademark irreverence and humor, Whoopi Goldberg takes a funny and excruciatingly honest look at how a loss of civility is messing with the quality of life for us all.Have you noticed that things aren't as civil as they once were? Or that rudeness is no longer an exception but a lifestyle? Sure you have. All you need to do is set foot outside your door to see that bad manners are taking over everywhere. People are yakking on cell phones in restaurant...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Walk in My Combat Boots: true-life stories from the men and women who protect and serve our homes, families and communities.ProtectThese men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people.ServeThese cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They’re in the business of sa...

A riveting, artfully written memoir of a lawyer's life as he races to prevent death row inmates from being executed.Near the beginning of The Autobiography of an Execution, David Dow lays his cards on the table. "People think that because I am against the death penalty and don't think people should be executed, that I forgive those people for what they did. Well, it isn't my place to forgive people, and if it were, I probably wouldn't. I'm a judgmental and...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS FINALIST"Hilarious yet soul-shaking." — Black EnterpriseThe fearless comedy legend—one of the "Original Kings of Comedy"—hilariously breaks down the wisdom of white people, advice that has been killing black folks in America for four hundred years and counting.200 years ago, white people told black folks, "'I suggest you pick the cotton if you d...

“A riveting and infuriating examination of criminal prosecutions, revealing how easy it is to convict the wrong person and how nearly impossible it is to undo the error.” —Washington Post"No one has illuminated this problem more thoughtfully and persistently." —Bryan Stevenson, author of Just MercyJim McCloskey was at a midlife crossroads when he met the man who would change his life. A former management consultant, McClos...

The inspiring, instructive, and ultimately triumphant memoir of a man who used hard work and a Master Plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance.Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he wouldn't leave the house without a gun. One night, defending himself, he killed a man. At eighteen, he was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole.But what should have been the end of his story became ...

For more than a decade, Marion Jones was hailed as the “the fastest woman on the planet.” At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, she became the first woman ever to win five medals at one Olympics. That same year, the Associated Press and ESPN named her Athlete of the Year. She was on the cover of Vogue and Time. She seemed to have it all—fame, fortune, talent, and international acclaim. Now she is a convicted felon.The trouble started in 2003 when she lie...

**New York Times bestsellerTwenty years after the publication of the bestselling All’s Fair, James Carville and Mary Matalin look at how they—and America—have changed in the last two decades.**James Carville and Mary Matalin have long held the mantle of the nation’s most ideologically mismatched and intensely opinionated political couple. In this follow-up to All’s Fair, Carville and Matalin pick up the story they began in that groundbreaking best...

**A New York Times Bestseller“Each interview is a revelation.” —USA Today“As heartwarming as a holiday pumpkin pie and every bit as homey . . . what emerges in these compelling pages is hard-won wisdom and boundless humanity.” —Seattle Post-IntelligencerAs heard on NPR, a wondrous nationwide celebration of our shared humanity**StoryCorps founder and legendary radio producer Dave Isay selects the most memorable stories from StoryCor...