John wrote this book so that each offender, whether in prison or on the outside, could do a self help question and answer guide-- towards gaining a spiritual understanding of the steps to totally shift from a destructive pattern of negative behaviors-to transform to becoming a positive, loving person. In the process learn how to avoid violations which lead to prison and a self image of being undeserving of life's potential rewards, and no more punishments. John has counseled hundreds of felon offenders inside jails and prisons. As a licensed Family Therapist with a Masters Degree in Correctional Counseling, he comes uniquely qualified to work with both offenders and victims of crime. He was an Adult Probation Officer in Santa Clara County so he understands how dysfunctional the justice system is for many folks. At the same time as a part of his own spiritual development he studied the book "A Course in Miracles," a psychotherapeutic and spiritual language of love He then was able to combine the principles of the Course with his knowledge of Offenders' mental set. It is his hope that the workers in the justice system, including the Judges, DAs, and attorneys might appreciate some of the spiritual dynamics in the transformation of the criminal mind and its ultimate road back to Right-minded thinking. Lastly, this book will show God-Holy Spirit does not show preference to the rich over the poor, judges over the offenders, attorneys over the common man, corporate executives over their employees. On the contrary, He wants all of us joined in the Oneness and to Glory in the Kingdom-even the worst repentant sinner. God does not dwell on the differences in people, only their similarities and likenesses at a SPIRITUAL LEVEL. He guides us through our lifetime struggles, whatever they may be, and wants us all to be transformed and rewarded for being true to our real selves, in as loving a way as possible. If each offender will enter into these exercises and just have "a little willingness" to participate in the process of transforming his thoughts and feelings from fear, hate, revenge, confusion-to becoming a loving, caring person---then Holy Spirit will back you to a successful conclusion. GOD SPEED IN YOUR SEARCH FOR MEANING IN YOUR LIFE. --John W Hall, Author