A Map Through the Maze by Rollo, Ned -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Dedication Foreword Note From the Hills Introduction New Realities

1 The Nature of Freedom

Just Cut Me Loose! True Freedom Making Yourself Free A Choice to Grow

2 Beating the System

Growth is the Key Growth is Optional You Must Decide The Source of Power No Escape From Ourselves! Barriers to Growth Inside the Razor Wire Making the System Work for You Using What’s There! Ya Snapped Yet? Cut It All Loose! Taking Action More Than Survival

The Correctional Experience

3 Welcome to the Maze

The Trip From Arrest to Success A Down and Dirty Tour

4 Waking Up in a Cage: Arrest to Conviction

You’re Busted, Sucker!! Long Walk Off a Short Pier With One Fall of the Gavel Sign Me Up! Flushed and Forgotten Saying Goodbye I’m Gonna Appeal!

5 Falling Off Into Hell: Life in Prison

Chained Down and Prison Bound Dancing Through a Minefield Beware the Traps Reading the Signs Staying in Touch With the World First Your Money Health Needs in the Jungle Survival of the Fittest Stone Grocery Habit A 10 Milky Way Day Staying Healthy in a Cage Doing Battle With Anger and Hate I Hate Your Mama! A Walking Time Bomb Catch a Grip! Coping With Hard Time For Long-Termers and Lifers Looking for the Door Getting Short

6 Rebirth and Beyond: Release to Success

The Rush of Release The First Taste of Freedom Overcoming Major Barriers Getting Settled The Rewards of Success

7 Advice for Families of Offenders

Dealing With Loss Fighting Depression Your Relationship With Reality Your Relationship With Your Loved One A Word on Helping Children Dealing With the System The Homecoming A Final Word

The Authors Ex-Offender Survival and Re-Entry Success Resources