Recommendations for an Incarcerated Friend

Maria Esposito · Post by **Maria Esposito** » 21 Dec 2019, 09:42

Hi!

I have a very close friend who is being released from prison in July. I'd like to send him a book that will help him cope with his fears of dealing with post-incarceration and his feelings of inadequacy, since he has been away from society for so long.

Does anyone have a book in mind? It can be fiction, nonfiction, (auto)biography (he reads everything), as long as it's something that can relate to and inspire someone who's been incarcerated. Thanks!!

Manang Muyang · Post by **Manang Muyang** » 21 Dec 2019, 17:23

I'm thinking of McDowell by William Coles. This was BOTM some months back. Maybe you can look at the discussion topics to vet the book for your friend.

Maria Esposito · Post by **Maria Esposito** » 21 Dec 2019, 18:00

Miriam Molina wrote: ↑21 Dec 2019, 17:23 I'm thinking of McDowell by William Coles. This was BOTM some months back. Maybe you can look at the discussion topics to vet the book for your friend.

Thanks Miriam! I will check the discussion topics.

Laura Lee · Post by **Laura Lee** » 02 Jan 2020, 22:25

What a thoughtful friend you are! Just this morning I finished this month's Book of the Month, Man Mission. It's about four male friends, but more than that, it shares insights and some really beautiful and encouraging life lessons along the way.

Maria Esposito · Post by **Maria Esposito** » 09 Jan 2020, 12:45

Laura Lee wrote: ↑02 Jan 2020, 22:25 What a thoughtful friend you are! Just this morning I finished this month's Book of the Month, Man Mission. It's about four male friends, but more than that, it shares insights and some really beautiful and encouraging life lessons along the way.

Thank you so much Laura. I'm actually currently reading that book and I also think he would benefit from reading it

Thea Frederick · Post by **Thea Frederick** » 06 Apr 2020, 22:02

Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives is one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read, with such incredible advice! It was written by a man who struggled with depression. I would highly recommend it! It is a Christian book though, and I don’t know if he’d want that or not.
It’s wonderful of you to think of your friend and I’m wishing him all of the best!