Books Behind Bars: How Reading Can Make a Powerful Difference
“Not only did I have the desire to study the Word, but I also felt an acute responsibility to steward the time I would spend in prison as wisely as possible.” —Dillon
Growing up, Dillon’s family didn’t prioritize reading. He did well in school, but with his mother working two jobs he didn’t see college as an option. He struggled with anger after his parents divorced, and in his teen years, his life became characterized by violence and drugs. At 21, he was incarcerated for two counts of armed robbery.
But prison became a place of salvation for Dillon. He met the Lord there and developed a hunger for the Word. During this time Dillon also met Kay and Bob who became his mentors. They invested heavily in Dillon’s life, including sending him resources and books about faith throughout his incarceration.
“Reading was ... a constructive use of time, a means to being equipped, and an avenue for reflection and personal development,” says Dillon.
He isn’t the only person who has experienced the impact of reading while incarcerated.
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