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How to Escape from Prison
- Narrated by: Simon London
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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 fulfill their potential and develop the resilience to flourish, even in adversity. This is a gripping listen 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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- ListeningKiwi
- 17-03-2024
Listen to this book. You will love it.
This is such an absorbing story so well written and performed. Authentic and insightful, a completely riveting audio book.
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- Darren
- 23-02-2024
Good story
I listen to a lot of books in prison life but one from NZ was good to hear. I recognise a lot of the characters, even some which had their names changed, I thought some Maori characters were emphasised a bit negatively but there are definitely those types in jail, still overall congrats to Paul on a good book and on being successful in life.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-02-2024
inspirational and challenging
I was 25 when it occurred to me I was living in a self made prison. Paul's book has refirmed this, and has articulated feelings I did not know how to describe.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-2023
Outstanding!
Outstanding read. Very inspiring and my pick for 2023. It touches largely on addiction and paths to recovery.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-03-2023
Interesting read and insight
Great narration and a very interesting insight into Paul’s life and strength to change his life
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- Anonymous User
- 14-07-2022
Escape from Prison
I didn’t agree with him at first. I could totally justify the “murder”. I appreciated the background and detail in his story . I found it interesting and thought provoking.
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- Dicko
- 07-12-2021
Excellent Book. Great Insight
A really positive memoir about a boy who quickly became a man and then turned his life around. Paul Woods story is not necessarily an inspirational one merely a story of how any one of us can achieve just about anything with a lot of commitment and dedication. I liked the intellectual commentary at the start of each chapter. Really well written and Narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-2021
Excellent story of transformation
I liked the fundamental message from this book. That a second chance can create outstanding transformation for oneself and society as a whole. The positive psychology weaved throughout Paul’s experience is highly motivating, it enables the reader to be inspired to continue all forms of personal growth.
It was great that acknowledgment of privilege was touched upon as he didn’t experience the systemic racism so many people of colour experience that are over represented in the prison industrial complex due to this and how the historical context of colonialism plays out today in terms of oppressions.
He affirmed that his life’s recovery capital was much higher than other inmates due to networks and resources he was lucky enough to have access too, such as his loving family and by chance certain supportive inmates, workers within the prisons and teachers willing to support him, but also revealed the parole board and some workers in the prisons utter hindrance on supporting people to make the chances, if fact as if they don’t believe people can change or don’t want them too. This highlights how the prison system is really not built for rehabilitation for most people that end up incarcerated and Paul’s inspiring story I hope helps chance this system that for most, further entrenches institutionalisation and recidivism.
Believing in change and understanding that this process involves is a very complex set of contributing factors, is a great message from this book.
The Audio is engaging and excellent.
Overall fantastic book , it leaves you deeply engaged and questioning what can I change today , brick by brick , step by step.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-07-2021
life changing
outstanding book I loved the raw honest side of prison life and inspiration turn around
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- Ebony Queen
- 15-06-2021
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I will be listening this book over and over throughout the rest of my life. I am inspired and motivated. Anything is possible if you put your mind on the ball. All round great read!
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