From Prison To Purpose:
Conquer yourself and you have conquered the world
About the book
A true autobiographical story, of a man on a journey to find his best self.
"Unlike most books with the word prison in the title, this book is not primarily based on time in prison. Going to prison was a monumental and life-changing moment in my life.
In a span of less than six months, I had three DUIs, the third being a felony DUI. That same time, I lost my only brother to heroin addiction.
This book is about being lost and beginning again. This book is about failure and then picking yourself back up. Making bad decisions and learning from them. The journey of striving towards something better but falling down time and time again along the way. This book is about recognizing bad habits and replacing them with good ones. This book is meant to help you grow into your best self. No matter what part of the journey you may be on, you can begin with me. I am not yet who I am striving to be, and I may never be who I am striving to be, but every day I get up with the singular purpose of trying to become better than I was the day before. If you are already on this journey, then let’s keep going. If you have yet to begin this journey, I encourage you to take my hand and read page by page and become inspired by how I kept getting back up each time I failed.
Never quit
Never surrender
Keep going! The best is yet to come! "
- Lee Perreira
"Lee is a true gem. A genuine and rare human being, who has overcome immense challenges, and chooses to shine and be a bright light in our community. His resilience and dedication to making a positive impact is inspiring beyond words. He embodies authenticity and has a remarkable ability to connect with others on a deep level. Lee is a beacon of hope and an inspiration to us all. We have him speak at our yearly conference, and look forward to it each time."
-Ravi Patel
"I was basically at rock-bottom the first time I crossed paths with Lee. His presence in my life serves as a catalyst for personal growth. His unwavering dedication to leading others and his commitment to continuous self improvement, act as a constant source of motivation for me. His acts of selflessness and his ability to bounce back from adversity remind me of the significance of empathy, compassion, and making a positive impact in the world. Lee inspires me to actively contribute to my community and create meaningful change in the lives of those around me. I am deeply grateful for his inspirational influence in my life. Together we can all make a difference."
-Aurora Montgomery