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Young Offender

My Life from Armed Robber to Local Hero

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Young Offender

By: Michael Maisey
Narrated by: Michael Maisey
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Michael Maisey was excited the day he was locked up in the notorious Feltham Young Offenders Institute. He was going to be a legend to all his mates. The 16 year old was in for attempted murder. He was innocent of this particular crime but amongst the violent and dangerous young men on his wing he was about to learn exactly how far he’d go to survive.

In Young Offender we see what turned a good kid into a wanted criminal. Abused by his uncle, bullied at school, at the age of 12 he found the safety he craved in the ranks of a local gang in West London. He graduated from shoplifting to armed robbery and for five years Michael was in and out of Feltham, on a downward spiral of crime and drug and alcohol addiction. At rock bottom, he began attending AA meetings. But the road to recovery would mean changing himself in the deepest possible ways. Could Michael finally learn what it meant to be a good man?

Honest and inspiring, this is a powerful story of redemption. Today Michael is a successful businessman and a loving father who spends time helping others find their way.

©Michael Maisey 2019 (P)2019 Macmillan Digital Audio Organized Crime True Crime Robbery Emotionally Gripping Exciting Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"Courageous and brutally honest." (Ollie Ollerton, ex-Special Forces soldier)

"A memoir to shine a light in the darkest of nights...a story of redemption." (Journalist Tony Parsons)
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This book is so inspiring. Hearing how someone has gone through so much, and turned it around in such a positive way, is phenomenal. Read, or listen to, this book, you won’t regret it!

Inspirational!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I was so pleased when towards the end Michael made the change in his life for good. I like that he wanted to put right through bad things and turn his life around.

Michael's Story

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Haven’t enjoyed a book this much in a long time. Well written and narrated. What a moving story he has to tell

Fantastic

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I did not have a child hood like his but can relate in so many ways.

simply put one of the most inspiring books to date

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Genuinely one of the best, most inspiring books I’ve ever read or listened to. Proof that no matter what, you can change & become a better you. It’s made me put some of my early experiences into perspective. Thank you Michael for sharing your story and a massive congratulations on how you’ve turned your life around.

A must read for anyone

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loved this book so much. laughed , cried and related.
I am truly Inspired!!. what an amazing journey and spirit Michael has.

Couldn't put down !!

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Excellent story from start to finish especially if you enjoy stories of people's return to a better life!

Excellent story from start to finish.

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Michael gives an honest account of his life and struggles he faced before becoming a better person. I have never felt so frustrated when listening to how time and time again Michael would fall off the wagon, however, this book gives you insight as to why this happens, and demonstrates that a person not only has to be ready themselves but has to surrounded by people who will support them 100%.

A truly inspiring book and I urge everyone to read/listen to the book. It will give hope to addicts and it will open the eyes of judgemental people.



There's a reason why this book has 5 star reviews

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loved it from the very start..started it a Saturday it was finished by the Sunday...

inspiring, motivating, honest, raw, brutal..

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if you want to understand the way a person can always change their life around this is the book for you. well written and a great audio by Michael himself. I applaud the guy. it takes guts to get through all that and still come out so positive 👏👏👏👏

life changing

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