Breaking free from the offender population. (Motivation).Shakoor Watson's story is an inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. one. But do stories like Watson's represent a path to freedom for others? Dr. Paul Karsten Fauteck, the author of Going Straight: An Ex-Convict/Psychologist Tells Why and How (iUniverse.com; $23.95), answers with an emphatic "Yes!" Going Straight is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to relinquishing re·lin·quish tr.v. re·lin·quished, re·lin·quish·ing, re·lin·quish·es 1. To retire from; give up or abandon. 2. To put aside or desist from (something practiced, professed, or intended). 3. the life of an M.O.P. (Member of the Offender offender n. an accused defendant in a criminal case or one convicted of a crime. (See: defendant, accused) Population) to become a happy, respectable, and successful member of society. The book is for M.O.P.s and their parents, spouses, children, and loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl . It is also relevant for those interested in crime, punishment, and rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. . An M.O.P., according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Fauteck, is anyone who lives or aspires to a criminal lifestyle, including (but not limited to) those who have been arrested, convicted of a crime, and sent to prison. Now a respected forensic psychologist, Fauteck spent nearly a decade as an M.O.P., serving several years in federal prisons (he was granted a presidential pardon in 1992). As a result, his expertise is rooted not only in clinical study, but also in personal experience. His experiences make Going Straight a one of a kind, must-read, self-help book for those who truly want to break free. Fauteck's Website, www.go ing-straight.com, provides information and resources for those who want to go straight or want to help others do so. He is currently gathering materials for his next book, which will profile ex-convicts who have become productive members of society. To share your story or the story of someone you know, contact Fauteck at 7144 North Harlem No. 186; Chicago, IL, 60631; or via e-mail at pf@crim rehab.com. |
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