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Convicted, Not Defeated: An inspirational story of resilience, redemption, and rebuilding life after prison

Convicted, Not Defeated: An inspirational story of resilience, redemption, and rebuilding life after prison


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Convicted, Not Defeated is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who refused to let a prison sentence define the rest of his life. More than just a memoir, this book is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of second chances, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild from rock bottom when the world expects you to fail. Jay doesn't sugarcoat anything. He owns every mistake, every bad choice, and every consequence that landed him behind bars. But he also owns his transformation. After doing time, Jay walked out of prison with nothing but a will to do better-and a world that wasn't ready to forgive or forget. This book documents what happened next. From finding love when he least expected it, to learning how to become a father to children who didn't ask for him, Jay lays bare the internal battles no one sees. He talks openly about the daily struggle of fighting prison-conditioned reactions, of pushing past paranoia and pride, and of learning how to live in a world that's not built to welcome ex-cons. He doesn't pretend the journey was easy-or that it's over. Supported by the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and powered by sheer determination, Jay began to build something real. A life. A family. A business. A name that wasn't tied to a DOC number. Through years of setbacks, small victories, and moments of doubt, he found purpose beyond survival. Convicted, Not Defeated isn't just for the formerly incarcerated. It's for anyone who's ever felt like the odds were stacked too high, like their past was too heavy to carry forward, or like success was meant for other people. It's a reminder that the only thing standing between failure and redemption is effort-relentless, uncomfortable, painful effort-and the willingness to try again. Inside these pages, you'll find stories of hard-earned lessons, fatherhood, faith, loyalty, and grit. You'll read about betrayal, healing, and the kind of forgiveness that can only be earned through action. You'll also see what happens when one man refuses to let the label "felon" dictate his worth. This is not a book about perfection. It's a book about progress. It's for the ones still battling their demons, still making amends, still working to become the version of themselves they know they're capable of being. Jay doesn't ask for sympathy. He wrote this book for the people who've been counted out, kicked down, and left behind-because he was one of them. And if he can come out on the other side, scarred but standing, then maybe someone else can too. Convicted, Not Defeated is proof that redemption is possible-not because the world gave it, but because it was taken by force, one honest step at a time.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798290712048
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 42
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: An inspirational story of resilience, redemption, and rebuilding life after prison
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8290712049
  • Publisher Date: 02 Jul 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 2 mm
  • Weight: 104 gr


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