A Second Chance: For You, for Me and for the Rest of Us
By Catherine Hoke
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"A Second Chance" by Catherine Hoke is an inspiring memoir that tells the story of how Hoke, a successful entrepreneur, ended up founding the nonprofit organization Defy Ventures.
After being caught in a spiral of illegal activities and serving time in prison herself, Hoke was determined to change her life and help others do the same. Recognizing the potential for transformation within the prison population, she created Defy Ventures with the mission to provide entrepreneurship training and personal development opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
Through captivating anecdotes and personal reflections, Hoke shares the challenges she faced in establishing Defy Ventures and the impact it has made on the lives of thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals. The book also offers a glimpse into the lives of some of the program's participants, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and the power of second chances.
"A Second Chance" is a powerful testament to the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to turn their lives around and become productive members of society. This memoir serves as a source of inspiration for those seeking redemption and a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship and personal growth.
After being caught in a spiral of illegal activities and serving time in prison herself, Hoke was determined to change her life and help others do the same. Recognizing the potential for transformation within the prison population, she created Defy Ventures with the mission to provide entrepreneurship training and personal development opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
Through captivating anecdotes and personal reflections, Hoke shares the challenges she faced in establishing Defy Ventures and the impact it has made on the lives of thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals. The book also offers a glimpse into the lives of some of the program's participants, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and the power of second chances.
"A Second Chance" is a powerful testament to the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to turn their lives around and become productive members of society. This memoir serves as a source of inspiration for those seeking redemption and a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship and personal growth.
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