The Dedicated Ex-Prisoner's Guide to Life and Success on the Outside: 10 Rules for Making It in Society After Doing Time

by Richard Bovan

Overview

There are more people incarcerated in the world today than at any other time in history. Every year millions of prisoners are released back into society after having completed their sentences, with the majority of them returning to prison within just a short time after their release. The Dedicated Ex-Prisoner's Guide to Life and Success on the Outside is a 10-rule guidebook for the ex-prisoner who is determined to be successful once released and offers invaluable information on how to overcome the odds of returning to prison. If followed, the advice and suggestions offered in this guide will prove very helpful to all ex-prisoners who are serious about getting out of prison and not ever going back.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798986317144
Publisher:	Full Surface Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	10/19/2025
Series:	Reduction of Crime & Recidivism in America
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.17(d)

About the Author

Richard Bovan, an ex-prisoner who served over ten years in prison, is now a successful self-made entrepreneur and motivational writer for formerly and currently incarcerated men, women and juveniles. Richard is dedicated to helping curb crime and the high incarceration and recidivism rates of the U.S. criminal justice system and counsels ex-prisoners from all over the world on issues of mentality/lifestyle change, reentry, and achieving real success after incarceration.

Table of Contents

Intro: Change, Change, Change is What It's All About

• Rule 1: Don't Forget Where You Came From!
• Rule 2: Change Your Former Playgrounds, Playmates, and Playthings
• Rule 3: Do Not See Criminal Activity as an Option
• Rule 4: Take Full Responsibility for Your Actions; See Yourself as the One to Blame for Whatever Happens to You
• Rule 5: Envision Your Own Path to Success; Have a Realistic Plan
• Rule 6: Believe in Yourself; Don't Get Discouraged by Roadblocks and Hardships
• Rule 7: Use Jobs as Stepping Stones; Focus on Entrepreneurship
• Rule 8: Be Ready and Willing to Work Harder Than You've Ever Worked Before!
• Rule 9: Stay Close to Those Who Truly Care for You; Be Family-Oriented
• Rule 10: Always Take the Time to Think Before You Act!

Victim Reconciliation and Forgiveness

Appendix: Other Recommended Readings for Ex-Prisoners

Editorial Reviews

"Great resource for all ex-prisoners of every gender, race or nationality. If everyone coming out of prison or jail followed Richard's advice, we would undoubtedly see the return-to-prison rate decrease dramatically." --Demico Boothe, bestselling author of Why Are So Many Black Men in Prison? and Getting Out & Staying Out: A Black Man's Guide to Success After Prison

"I recommend this guide for all preventative prison programs, halfway houses, and any person that has been incarcerated and who doesn't want to go back. Contains invaluable advice and pointers that will help guide those who truly want to remain forever free." -- Dr. Ed Yancey, Chaplain for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Professor, University of Memphis

"The Dedicated Ex-Prisoner's Guide to Life & Success on the Outside is an exceptional guide to the mindset required for success after your release....it's a quick read but packed with jewels." -- excerpt from Locked Up but Not Locked Down: A Guide to Surviving the American Prison System

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