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How to Escape from Prison

By: Paul Wood
Narrated by: Simon London
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The Remarkable Story of How One Man Defied the Odds


At 18, Paul Wood thought he had lost everything. He had committed an act he knew would send him to prison for many years. To a young man like Paul, it might as well have been for the rest of his life.

Plunged into a nightmarish world of extreme violence, solitary confinement, gang allegiances, drugs, vindictive wardens and regular stabbings, Paul spent the next 11 years confined in some of New Zealand's toughest jails.

Based on an account of his experiences he wrote while still inside, How to Escape from Prison chronicles Paul's road to redemption and a new life as a doctor of psychology, helping others strive to fulfil their potential and develop the resilience to flourish, even in adversity. This is a gripping read about a man who sank to the depths of despair, before scaling the heights of true freedom.

'Paul's transformation is unbelievable. We are sometimes brought up to think a zebra can't change its stripes. Paul Wood's story is proof that anyone can change. It gives you great courage that you can do anything.'

- Sir John Kirwan

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Paul's story is amazing. The stories of life inside are so descriptive you feel like you are there.

The way he turned his life around through education is inspiring.

Everyone should read.this book!

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outstanding book I loved the raw honest side of prison life and inspiration turn around

life changing

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This is a true inspiration to those who have hit rock bottom. Anything is possible. Well done Paul, I was truly moved.

Paul's story of redemption

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Loved it, spoken from the heart. It didn't take long to listen to the whole book once started it was hard to stop also the reader was very easy to listen to.

Great read

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Important book about how we raise boys to be men. Even more important about resilience and redemption.

Brilliant and important

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