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Messages Of Life From Death Row Spirituality In Prison
(PRNewsChannel) / October 19, 2010 / GENEVA / 'Messages of Life from Death Row' (ISBN 1439235600) by sociologist and activist Pierre Pradervand features correspondence between the author and a death row inmate who contends he is innocent. Accused of murder in 1986, Houston native Roger McGowen was subsequently convicted and sentenced to death. According to McGowen, he confessed to the crime to protect his brother Charles, the true culprit who shot the victim in the midst of a botched robbery. McGowen claims that the police misled him as to the possible punishment for the crime and typed his confession for him. Imprisoned and awaiting execution, McGowen began corresponding with the author and sharing his views on compassion, forgiveness, freedom and unconditional love. Moved by McGowen's story, the author combined the letters with narrative commentary stressing how some of the worst conditions on the planet can be used to grow spiritually, reach happiness and express unconditional love and forgiveness. Roger shows that you can be a leader for positive change no matter who or where you are, Pradervand says. If an innocent man on death row for over 20 years cannot only forgive those responsible but also live a life of meaning, significance and love for all, then we all truly live in a world of infinite possibilities and can do more than we are currently doing to create a world that works for all. The book argues against the practice of capital punishment citing examples of mistaken identity and failed DNA testing that the author claims led to the death of innocent men and women. Intended to inform and inspire, the book contrasts McGowen's insights on love and forgiveness with his stark living conditions on Texas death row. 'Messages of Life from Death Row' is available for sale online through Amazon and other channels. About the Author: Pierre Pradervand is a sociologist, writer and activist. A native of Switzerland, his work on behalf of social change has taken him to more than 40 countries on five continents. Pradervand holds a doctorate in sociology and is the author of 15 books including 'The Gentle Art of Blessing.' He is a founding member of two international African nongovernmental organizations and frequently conducts personal development workshops. I will follow this up with my own review once I have read it, and if you would like to be advised when it is posted, please send me your e-mail address. Laughter and love, Rick Fess Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Rick Fess is a retired business man who is now focusing on his passion spirituality and self-improvement through books, CDs, DVDs, movies and the internet. Please visit his website at www.spiritualfictionbooks.com to see some of his other articles or if you would like to know about his upcoming spiritual fiction book Is There More?. He currently lives near Port Dover, Ontario, Canada with his wife and two children. Thank you for your interest - you can also contact him with any comments or questions through his website. |
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