Acts of Kindness by Inmates, Prison Staff, Victims, and Volunteers
Co-authors: Tom Lagana and Laura Lagana
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“The stories in this book are written by real men and women who have learned hard life-lessons. Their willingness to let you into 'their prisons' is commendable. It is the essence of what ties us all together; being human, sharing our stories with those like us, in order to ultimately touch the mind, heart and soul. This book is proof that there is hope—hope for us all to learn to live together in peace.”
Burl Cain, CCE
Warden of Louisiana State PenitentiaryForeword by Burl Cain (pdf) ~ Endorsements for Serving Time, Serving Others
These inspiring and true stories reveal the restorative benevolence that is alive and well behind prison walls. Whether through a helping hand from another inmate, a gesture of kindness from a prison volunteer, or caring treatment and respect from a correctional officer, counselor, chaplain or other staff person, you will be uplifted as you read about amazing people who have performed humane acts in inhumane surroundings.
Serving Time, Serving Others is for those who have ever spent time behind bars; who have ever had a loved-one imprisoned; who work or volunteer in a correctional facility; who have ever been a victim of crime; and, who understand that we all share the responsibility of helping others—no matter who they are, where they live, or what they've done.
Each heartfelt story captures the essence of genuine kindness and illustrates that even the darkest pits of despair and hopelessness can be illuminated by just one good deed. Genuine kindheartedness has the miraculous power to heal, transform and inspire—even those behind bars. It can also foster forgiveness and a desire to change.
Some stories will help you in your personal growth and spiritual awareness. Others will help you appreciate your freedom. Still others will remind us that we all make mistakes. And some will reaffirm the fact that, although many of us may be imprisoned in some way (either by a limiting belief, addiction, illness, habit or other circumstance). We all need a helping hand, at some point in our lives, to lift us up out of the depths of despair.
Serving Time, Serving Others will leave you with a renewed appreciation of the restorative power of kindness and the resilience of the human spirit—whether or not you live or work behind the razor wire.
Tom Lagana is a professional speaker, trainer, author, engineer, and volunteer. He is a recipient of the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Delaware and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Prisoner’s Soul. Laura Lagana is a professional speaker, author, registered nurse, and volunteer. She is author and editor of Touched by Angels of Mercy. Laura and Tom are members of the National Speakers Association, co-authors of Chicken Soup for the Volunteer’s Soul and present inspiring programs for inmates across the United States.
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