Who We Became (Stories of Harm, Hope, and the Capacity to Change)

Who We Became: Stories of Harm, Hope, and the Capacity to Change is a collection of 10 stories written by people who are incarcerated. Edited by Mujahideen Muhammad, founder and CEO of Pillars of Promise, the book sheds light on the experience of incarceration and the humanity of those in prison. These stories are personal accounts of hope, transformation, and the quest for redemption in light of harm done and suffered, and excessive prison sentences that do not allow people to be assessed for who they have become. They dispel societal stereotypes, myths, and fears about the redeemability of incarcerated people with serious convictions and make the case for why they and others deserve relief from excessive prison sentences. Who We Became elevates the voices of incarcerated individuals and offers a compelling window into the human capacity for redemption.