Serving Time, Serving Others
Endorsements

“It’s hard to maintain hope when all around me, all I see is darkness. But when I begin to feel this way, I simply pick up the book Serving Time, Serving Others, and I’m reminded that even in prison miracles do happen . . . that kindness overshadows the dark, and that I cannot ever give up hope.”
Glenn Wright
FCC-Petersburg
Petersburg, Virginia

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“I keep three books next to my bed as daily inspirations. First is the Bible. Then I have my Chicken Soup for the Prisoner’s Soul and Serving Time, Serving Others. I also share these books with other inmates.”
Michael
Inmate
Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

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“I am 25 years old and am doing a 15-year sentence for a crime I wish I could take back. I am a father of one boy who is now three years old. I never got to meet m y son. I came to jail before he was born. I was given two books one night by a fellow inmate who heard me cry myself to sleep the night before. He told me he knew what I was going through and that these books would help if I let them. You see I get depressed a lot and it is because I wish to be a part of my son's life and my one true friend (my father) is slowly passing away to cancer. The books to my surprise did help and continue to do so when I read them. The books are Serving Time, Serving Others and Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul. They gave me hope when I felt like giving up.”
Joseph
Inmate
Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Comstock, New York

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“I wanted to take the time to write you a note of thanks. You see, since my incarceration I was handed a book Serving Time, Serving Others, and the inspiration found in the written words has given me hope as to what I will achieve through this time and when I am released. I am beginning to find inner peace and know that when I'm released I want to help others through these difficult times because no one should go through this alone. Mental support while in prison is a must – I know. I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the extra push of encouragement that I received from your book. You are very right, Mr. Lagana. One person can make a difference, even in a place such as this. Thank you and God bless.”
Mary Ann
Inmate
Muncy, Pennsylvania

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"Serving Time, Serving Others reveals the light which shines brightly in a world most people paint as dim and heartless. As a former inmate and current successful business owner, I bless Laura and Tom for their work inside and out. Everyone should read this book and see that the human heart beats with love everywhere, even in prison."
Marcia Reynolds
Ex-inmate, professional speaker and author, Outsmart Your Brain!
Phoenix, Arizona

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“Laura and Tom Lagana have brought together an extraordinary collection of inspiring stories by ordinary people, uplifting our world in the darkest of places.”
Jack Canfield
Co-creator, #1 New York Times best-selling series
Chicken Soup for the Soul ®

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"Great stories about real people who find a way to be kind in the most difficult of circumstances. This is a book that reminds us to be optimistic."
Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross and Dr. Stephen C. Richards
authors of Behind Bars: Surviving Prison and Convict Criminology

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“Serving Time, Serving Others demonstrates the positve affects helping others has on one's self-esteem and relationships with others. Additionally, these stories illustrate the resiliency and compassion of the human spirit. An inspiration to corrections staff and inmates alike.”
Maria Panicali, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist

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“Men, women and youth who are separated from our society are capable of performing acts of kindness. Serving Time, Serving Others illustrates positive and enlightening examples.”
Clark Bartram
Professional fitness model, personal trainer and prison volunteer

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"These poignant stories open the eyes and soften the heart, providing insight into acts of kindness behind the walls.”
Brian Brookheart
Author, A Prisoner: Released
Ex-inmate, Successful Business Owner

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“Teenagers, as well as adults, will be inspired to reach out to others after reading these stories, because Serving Time, Serving Others illustrates that one person can make a difference in the lives of others. No heart is too small and no ego too big to make a difference.”
Sr. Claudia Romero, ODN
Catholic Chaplain, Barry Nidorf Juvenile Hall
Sylmar, California

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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 Penitentiary

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“This book is like a mirror that reflects the light and warmth of unselfish love and caring that is given so freely by those that are doing good behind bars.”
Edward Anthony Smith
Inmate
Smyrna, Delaware

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“The stories in Serving Time, Serving Others are beautiful living experiences of real people in difficult circumstances, sharing their love and caring nature for others in a godly way.”
Fr. Gabriel Calvo
Founder of Marriage Encounter

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"The stories in Serving Time, Serving Others reveal the impact faith, hope and love have had on the lives of those served as well as those who serve."
Gene Bal
Kairos prison volunteer
Steilacoom, Washington

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“We hear so many stories about prison that scare us to death. This book helps to lift that ‘black cloud.’ When I read all the wonderful things that happened behind bars, it gave me hope.”
Scott Heap
Inmate Draper, Utah

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“The powerful stories in Serving Time, Serving Others show that hope is very much alive in our penal institutions.”
Don Nunes
Supervisor, Public Library Outreach Services Fremont, California

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"Serving Time, Serving Others contains positive attributes that spiritual people strive for—forgiveness, hope, self-esteem, gifting, giving and purpose. These real-life stories, born of difficult circumstances, demonstrate that the world can change—one heart at a time."
Gordon Green
Chaplain Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada