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Young Offender

My Life from Armed Robber to Local Hero

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Young Offender

By: Michael Maisey
Narrated by: Michael Maisey
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About this listen

Michael Maisey was excited the day he was locked up in the notorious Feltham Young Offenders Institute. He was going to be a legend to all his mates. The 16 year old was in for attempted murder. He was innocent of this particular crime but amongst the violent and dangerous young men on his wing he was about to learn exactly how far he’d go to survive.

In Young Offender we see what turned a good kid into a wanted criminal. Abused by his uncle, bullied at school, at the age of 12 he found the safety he craved in the ranks of a local gang in West London. He graduated from shoplifting to armed robbery and for five years Michael was in and out of Feltham, on a downward spiral of crime and drug and alcohol addiction. At rock bottom, he began attending AA meetings. But the road to recovery would mean changing himself in the deepest possible ways. Could Michael finally learn what it meant to be a good man?

Honest and inspiring, this is a powerful story of redemption. Today Michael is a successful businessman and a loving father who spends time helping others find their way.

©Michael Maisey 2019 (P)2019 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd Crime Organized Crime True Crime Robbery Emotionally Gripping Exciting Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"Courageous and brutally honest." (Ollie Ollerton, ex-Special Forces soldier)

"A memoir to shine a light in the darkest of nights...a story of redemption." (Journalist Tony Parsons)
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Even just as a listener I feel so proud of Michael, there are some similarities between our upbringings, so I can truly appreciate what an extraordinary man he is. Well written, well narrated. Great value for money, I highly recommend this audiobook.

Highly Recommend

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This book is amazing, it made me cry a lot and shout at Michael to just stop. It gives an insight into a world most of us probably don't realise actually exists, to come out the other side like he has and contribute to a broken society is a testament to his character. This should be read in the first couple of years of senior school, I think young children would learn a lot. I wish Michael and his family all the best for the future and would like to thank Michael for taking the time to write the book. Just brilliant.

Thank you for your honesty

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This audiobook had me on the edge of my seat, from tears of despair to shout out load cheers this is an epic tale of adventure, learning and new life. A real reality check for anyone who feels like their life is out of control and beyond their control to change. Positive, passionate and real - I have recommended this book many times since hearing it, check it out!!

Incredible tale of wild living learning and change

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Excellent! Moving, shocking and inspirational. A must read in my opinion! From rock bottom to success! How Michael turned his life around is amazing!

Mick Jenks

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A truly gritty, truthful insight of a reflective addictive life turned around.
I feel the book is so much more relatable being voiced by the writer.
The sadness, struggles and realities of life so vividly written.
I applaud Micheal Maisey and anyone who has the strength and determination to pull themselves back from the brink.
Brilliant read.

Inspirational

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