From Prison To PHD
Publisher: Independently published
Published: March 3, 2025
ISBN-13: 9798312882537
Description: From Inmate to Doctor: A Real-Life Journey of Redemption and Resilience
In From Prison to PhD, Dr. Richard Morris delivers a gripping, unfiltered memoir chronicling his extraordinary journey from the chaos of incarceration to the triumph of academic and personal success. This isn’t just another redemption story—it’s a powerful testimony of second chances, faith, and the unshakable will to rise from the ashes. From surviving the trauma of prison and post-military PTSD to earning a doctorate in Business Administration, Dr. Morris shows that no past is too broken to be transformed.
His life reads like a motion picture script: a U.S. Marine turned Army National Guardsman, combat deployments, a spiral into poor choices, two felony convictions, and a stint in federal prison. But what could have ended as a statistic became a launching pad. Armed with grit, faith, and support from loved ones, he carved out a path of redemption—proving that rehabilitation is not only possible, but powerful.

Faith, Family, and the Power of Purpose
Behind every mistake, every setback, and every locked door, Dr. Morris found a deeper calling. Through his vivid storytelling, readers will witness the profound impact of spiritual awakening, personal accountability, and the unwavering support of family and mentors. From Prison to PhD is a memoir about the kind of change that begins in the soul and radiates outward—reshaping everything in its path.
For readers who believe in miracles, for families navigating the justice system, and for anyone who has ever questioned their worth, this book will challenge assumptions and offer hope. With his deep belief in Jesus Christ and the power of prayer, Dr. Morris turned a jail cell into a classroom and a prison sentence into a platform.

A Voice for the Voiceless: Advocacy Through Education
This is more than a personal triumph—it’s a call to action. Dr. Morris uses his lived experience to bring awareness to ban-the-box legislation, hiring discrimination against ex-offenders, and the pressing need for criminal justice reform in America. Through Project Empowerment and other workforce programs, he discovered how education can break cycles and open new doors for men and women often forgotten by society.
His dissertation, now celebrated in academic and policy-making circles, addresses how hiring managers must adapt their practices to offer true second chances. The book is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose, setbacks into research, and rejection into relevance.

For Anyone Who's Ever Been Counted Out
Whether you're a returning citizen, a struggling student, a military veteran battling PTSD, or simply someone yearning for a better life, From Prison to PhD is your rallying cry. Dr. Morris speaks directly to the heart of those who feel trapped by their past, reminding us that your worst chapter doesn’t have to be your last.
This compelling, brutally honest, and ultimately uplifting memoir belongs on the shelf with bestselling titles about resilience, faith, social justice, and personal transformation. If you’re looking for a true story about overcoming adversity, this is it. Not fiction. Not fantasy. Just the raw truth of a man who refused to quit.

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