This is a memoir about a man's life that covers so many social and personal aspects of life that highlight major areas of concern in our current society. It is a raw, honest portrayal that will surely affect its readers as only the best of writing can do.

This is the memoir of an immigrant boy who came to America in search of a better life, became a Marine and a police officer, only to end up in prison. It is raw and honest and offers a unique perspective on various personal and social issues affecting our divided society today. It will surely affect its readers as only the best of writing can do. It is about making mistakes, surviving, resilience and redemption.

Pablo Agrio is a former Marine and police officer who spent time in prison for murder. During his incarceration he obtained a law degree. In April 2000 his essay Living Like Animals in a Cage was published by the San Francisco Chronicle and Boot Camp: My Signature Strength Story received 2nd place in the fall 2016 edition of the Veterans' Voices contest. Most recently his essay Thoughts on Self-Forgiveness was published online by ENDPAIN. He is a member of the UCLA Wordcommandos Creative Writing Workshop for Veterans.