What People Are Saying about
Laura and Tom Lagana’s Prison Presentations

"The work that you are doing for people across these United States is, indeed, God's work. Thanks to you and your dear wife for the hearts that you have for the oppressed. Keep up your good work and God bless."
Rev. Harvey Simpson, Sr.
Chaplain -- FCI-Coleman
Coleman, Florida

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"You touched the hearts of many of my ladies Wednesday evening. Thursday found many coming to me to say how much they liked and appreciated your program. And, they do not lavish praise if they don't honestly like something! Chaplain Obed Millan also told me how much he enjoyed the program. In the days ahead, I will pray for you as you continue to touch the hearts of many men and women behind bars."
Shirley Hartley
VISTA program coordinator
(Volunteers in Service to America)
Broward Correctional Institution
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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"God has blessed you with a gift of love and understanding, but most of all, it's your compassion to love and help those who seriously need help."
Anthony T. Leak III
#28515
601 North 3rd Street
Bayboro, NC 28515

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"Thank you for the wonderful presentation at Tomoka Correctional Institution in Daytona Beach, Florida. You were brilliant in answering 'tough' questions from the audience. Your kindness and genuine concern for inmates was widely felt throughout your presentation. You cared enough to come spend time with the often forgotten man-- the inmate. You gave them the message of hope and peace from within. They were able to experience that connection. I commend you for taking time out of your busy life to co-author such a touching and healing book. As has been stated so many times by so many souls, 'We are all prisoners of one kind or another.' It is healing for me to witness the healing of a man's soul as I did during your presentation. May God's love and peace fill your being as you travel onward through your life's journey."
Jayne Griffin
Kairos Outside Volunteer
Daytona Beach, Florida

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"Tom's 'Prisoner's Soul' presentation reminded our kids to appreciate family values and their loved ones and that people on the outside still care about them."
Jack Cordon
Superintendent
Juvenile Correctional Center St. Anthony
St. Anthony, Idaho

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“I was moved enough by what I took away from your seminar that I’m writing this during count-time right after the seminar ended. I’m usually a procrastinator, but I couldn’t wait to tell you that your Seminar gave my self-esteem a badly needed boost. After your Seminar, I started getting involved and talked more to people. I have begun teaching a computer class and working in the personnel department here on the POD, helping to orient and keep records on members of our program. I had to tell you that you made a difference to me.”
Tim D.
Inmate
Pre-Release Program
Gander Hill Prison
Wilmington, Delaware

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"I am aware of how fortunate we are to have Tom Lagana as a co-author. It is our commitment to 'walk our talk,' and even when we feel overwhelmed, to remember our purpose is to 'inspire and empower people to live their brightest dreams in a context of love and joy.' Tom is a wonderful example of this."
Jack Canfield
CEO, Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc.
Santa Barbara, California