about the book
From Prison to PhD: A True Story of Purpose, Pain, and Possibility
From Prison to PhD is the raw, unforgettable memoir of Dr. Richard Morris. A man who went from solitary confinement to doctoral defense, from a cell block to a classroom, and from hopelessness to divine calling.
This is not fiction. This is not embellished.
This is the true story of a young Black man raised in poverty, shackled by generational trauma, consumed by anger, and pulled into a life that almost destroyed him. But what was meant to break him became the very path to his breakthrough.
From Incarceration to Inspiration
Born into a world stacked against him, Richard faced abuse, violence, racism, and abandonment from an early age. His descent into crime and incarceration seemed inevitable. But within the four walls of a prison cell, something extraordinary happened. He discovered faith, education, and the power of transformation.
Rather than letting time serve him, he chose to serve a higher purpose. Through prayer, discipline, and relentless self-reflection, he turned confinement into a classroom and pain into purpose.
A Journey Fueled by Faith and Education
After his release, Richard didn’t just rebuild his life. He reinvented it. He enrolled in college, earned his bachelor’s, then his master’s, and ultimately, a PhD. Along the way, he dedicated himself to lifting others. Mentoring, speaking, advocating, and becoming the voice for so many still trapped by their past.
This book chronicles every step of his uphill climb. From the darkest nights to the brightest victories. It is both a warning and a guide, a lament and a love letter to those who still believe in redemption.
More Than a Memoir, A Ministry of Hope
From Prison to PhD is a book for:
- Those who’ve made mistakes and want to start again
- Educators, pastors, and mentors seeking to understand their students
- Advocates of criminal justice reform
- Young men and women standing at life’s crossroads
- Anyone who believes God can still use the broken
It is a testimony that your story isn’t over, no matter where it began.
“I wrote this book to remind people: God never throws people away. Even if the world does.”
– Dr. Richard Morris
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Grab your copy today and begin your journey toward healing, redemption, and purpose.