Yo, I’ve been where you are—locked up, counting days, or just out, feeling the world hit hard. Prison don’t define you. I made it through, and you can too. From Bars to Brilliance is real talk: stories from folks like us who turned it around. Sean Pica went from 24 years inside to changing lives with education. Claudia Shivers built a coffee business from nothing. Dave Dahl made millions with bread and gave jobs to people like us.

This ain’t just feel-good stories. It’s a plan—six steps to get your life right. From getting your head straight before release to finding a job, fixing family ties, staying healthy, and building something big. Education cuts your chances of going back by 43 percent. You got this. Read this book, follow the steps, and show the world you’re a force for good. Your comeback starts now.