On this edition of Your Call, we’ll speak with Chris Wilson about his new book, The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose.
When he was 17, Wilson was cornered by two men. He shot and killed one of them. A year later, he was sentenced to life in prison. In his 30s, he convinced a judge to reduce his sentence. He walked out of jail six years later. After winning his release, Wilson started businesses that employ citizens returning from prison.
Guest:
Chris Wilson, social entrepreneur, founder of the Barclay Investment Corporation, and author of The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose
Web Resources:
Commonwealth Club: The Master Plan
The Atlantic: Learning Behind Bars
Newsy: He Expected To Die By 21. Chris Wilson's 'Master Plan' Saved Him
Slate: Chris Wilson's master plan transformed his life after prison. He insists he's "not an anomaly"