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Sinopsis

The true story of one man’s redemption and release from prison after having been convicted of a violent crime.In THE PRISONER, the author explores the first two decades of Jim Townsend ’s life, which comprise a sadly familiar saga of abuse and brutality stemming from his dysfunctional family and the harsh juvenile correctional institutions in which he was incarcerated. However, while in prison Jim experienced an extraordinary transformation due to God’s love and forgiveness. Jim’s step-by-step process of healing and redemption led to an astounding change and transformation and resulted both in his release from prison and in a new life as a Capuchin Brother. In this new existence Jim chose to head back into prisons-this time to provide a ministry of healing and hope that has profoundly influenced the lives of thousands.In The Prisoner, Paul Everett has provided an invitation to hopefulness for all who live in despair, whose lives and circumstances have brought them to the desperation of not knowing where to turn. It tells them that there is a living God who can heal, guide, transform, and empower them, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done. 

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While in prison for a life sentence for shooting and killing his pregnant wife, Jim Townsend experienced a transformation due to God's love and forgiveness, which led to his early release from prison as a Capuchin Brother, who chose to go back to the prisons, this time to provide a ministry of healing and hope to thousands. Original.

Biografía del autor

Everett is a former Manhattan businessman turned Presbyterian clergyman. He was the executive director of the Pittsburgh Experiment, an interdenominational ministry of the laity to the business and working community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He continues to minister to the business community, lead retreats, and write articles for religious journals and newspapers.

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