Letters to the Unchained: A True Story of the Streets, Gangs, Prison and Mass Incarceration

Despite a loving mom, he was lured in by the streets. Until his time in jail became a rallying cry to halt the cycle of African American pain. It seemed inevitable once sixth-grader Darrell L. Myricks II was unfairly cuffed by the cops. Feeling the pull of gang bonding and the glamour of the fast-lane lifestyle, the teen's eager choices spiraled into a prison cell. Now he's here to transform his personal experience and extensive research into a powerful message to divert other young Black males from his destructive path… Letters to the Unchained is a raw and honest wakeup call to the dire realities facing adolescents, and how to intervene and lead them to prosperity. Framed as a collection of conversational and impactful essays, Myricks refuses to shrink from sharing his troubled history that culminated in a life-changing stint behind bars. And by absorbing his compelling transformative arguments for parents, mentors, coaches, youth workers, and at-risk kids, you'll gain the tools to be the champion needed to turn the tide for the better. In Letters to the Unchained, you'll discover: How to understand the pressures placed on teens, so you can be a positive role model The importance of education and discovering prominent Black scholars, inventors, doctors, and leaders Why it's imperative to embrace something bigger than yourself, so you can ensure youngsters grow into productive citizens Actionable methods for producing immediate growth and motivation toward making rational decisions Insight into fostering strong family units, ways to initiate thoughtful discussion, and much, much more! Letters to the Unchained is a forthright resource to help set a restorative course for today's imperiled generation. If you like from-the-trenches advice, gritty frankness, and forging paths to life-giving outcomes, then you'll love Darrell L. Myricks II's light in the dark. Buy Letters to the Unchained to encourage greatness today!