Writings from Death Row by Jarvis Jay Masters published by Padma Publishing (1997)
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Incarcerated in San Quentin at the age of 19 for armed robbery, Jarvis Masters was accused four years later of participating in a conspiracy that resulted in the death of a prison guard. Finding Freedom is a collection of prison stories sometimes shocking, sometimes sad, often funny, always immediate told against a background of extreme viole...
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Consider The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Recommended by 36 sources.
“A slim, conversational guide that draws on Toltec spiritual tradition to propose four internal agreements for reducing suffering. The reading feels like listening to an encouraging elder: warm, repetitive, and full of anecdotes. Its value is in persistent reminders that most emotional pain comes from unchecked assumptions and taking things personally. The limitation is a lack of nuance and no practical exercises; it assumes you can reframe your mind through sheer intention. Without follow-up, the advice can feel like fortune-cookie wisdom.”
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