From Prison Cells to PhD: It is Never Too Late to Do Good

A Richly-Detailed Inspiring Story of Dope Dealer Turned Hope Dealer This is an excellent read! Such a richly-detailed story of Dr. Andrisse's early struggles, his efforts to find purpose and bring prosperity to others through drug dealing as well as the harms this caused his family and community, his experiences being incarcerated for these actions, and his transition to become a medical scientist as well as socialpreneur. Throughout these tales, Dr. Andrisse expertly weaves in with astonishing detail his emotions and internal dialogue as they were experienced at those times as well as his current reflections. Dr. Andrisse highlights undercurrents of racism and bias against people with histories such as his. He also offers a critique of systems intended to help formerly incarcerated people find the services they need to survive and thrive. Dr. Andrisse's reflection on the ways in which the roles may serve the helpers more than the helpees. The book is an excellent read and one I finished in the course of a weekend. If one prefers, the audiobook is an equally enjoyable listen. The author himself narrates this audiobook, and his authenticity is clear during this narration. Dr. Andrisse's reading conveys it all - from the jubilance of his drug dealing days to the pain his caused others, to the emotionally-charged prison experience, to the growth and purpose he found in the academy. I purchased both the hard copy and the audiobook and am so pleased I did. Thank you Dr. Andrisse for sharing your journey with the rest of us, so that we can learn and become inspired by your experiences as well as grow from your expert reflections.