Publisher's Synopsis
Lessons of Redemption is the autobiography of Kevin Shird, a former drug dealer from Baltimore who now is a leading advocate against violence, drug dealing and social inequality. Lessons of Redemption is an extraordinary account of how one young man turned his life around after years of involvement in serious crime and drug dealing. Shird's book tells of shootings, murder, drug dealing and his life behind bars in a federal prison. Shocking, fascinating and frightening, Shird's book is a raw, uncensored glimpse into a way of life that has destroyed many communities.
