I was really excited to get stuck into this book. The content (of rehabilitation) is an area that I am really passionate about.
Sins of fathers is the memoir of Michael Emmett. It follows him through his childhood, and the glimpses of crime he got through his father. Through his prison sentence, and eventually on to his reformation.
The content of the book was really enjoyable. Michael highlighted that self-improvement isn’t linear, you can have set backs, but that doesn’t mean you have failed. I really enjoyed reading about the love he now has and the pride he takes in what he does. His life is much simpler now, with less money and extravagance. But it is happier. The book highlights what is important in life, and how you don’t have to be ‘perfect’, you just have to try your best.
What let this book down for me slightly was the writing. I cannot pinpoint quite what it was, but I kept drifting off and not being able to focus on the book. As much as I loved the content I also didn’t find myself desperately wanting to read it/unable to put it down.
That being said, I’m really glad I was able to read this book, it has encouraged me to keep studying towards my future goals in this area.
I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys memoirs, especially if you have a particular interest in redemption from a criminal past.
Sins of fathers is the memoir of Michael Emmett. It follows him through his childhood, and the glimpses of crime he got through his father. Through his prison sentence, and eventually on to his reformation.
The content of the book was really enjoyable. Michael highlighted that self-improvement isn’t linear, you can have set backs, but that doesn’t mean you have failed. I really enjoyed reading about the love he now has and the pride he takes in what he does. His life is much simpler now, with less money and extravagance. But it is happier. The book highlights what is important in life, and how you don’t have to be ‘perfect’, you just have to try your best.
What let this book down for me slightly was the writing. I cannot pinpoint quite what it was, but I kept drifting off and not being able to focus on the book. As much as I loved the content I also didn’t find myself desperately wanting to read it/unable to put it down.
That being said, I’m really glad I was able to read this book, it has encouraged me to keep studying towards my future goals in this area.
I would recommend this to anyone that enjoys memoirs, especially if you have a particular interest in redemption from a criminal past.