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    Breaking the Chain
    Breaking the Chain
    Breaking the Chain
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    Breaking the Chain

    By Darren Richards

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    Ken had a happy life. But then he found out a secret that changed everything. Now he is in prison for murder.

    Josh is new in prison. He doesn’t think he should be there.

    When the two men meet, Ken tells Josh his secret. Could it be the key to their freedom?

    This book is particularly suitable for adults who are new to reading (emergent reads). It includes ‘What do you think?’ questions at the end of each chapter.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSPCK
    Release dateApr 20, 2017
    ISBN9781908713223
    Breaking the Chain
    Author

    Darren Richards

    Darren Richards is a professional communicator and writer with experience of managing national prison projects and mentoring young people.

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      Breaking the Chain - Darren Richards

      Darren Richards is a creative communicator and author. His passion is releasing others to use their gifts to serve the fatherless and oppressed. He has been writing professionally for over a decade for Youth for Christ, as well as ghostwriting for CEOs and writing talks, sermons and scripts for short films. He has extensive experience of working strategically in the voluntary sector, managing national prison projects and arts programmes, championing diversity, and mentoring disaffected young people.

      About Diffusion books

      Diffusion publishes books for adults who are emerging readers. There are two series:

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      This book has been produced in partnership with Reflex. Reflex exists to empower children, young people and young adults to break the cycle of offending and reoffending, equipping them with the skills, character and confidence to realize their full potential. www.reflex.org

      Breaking the Chain

      Darren Richards

      For J. B.

      Thanks to my wife, for her support, and to my boys who inspire me daily. Also to Tim, Sam, Primi and Rebecca for their wisdom and input.

      Contents

      1 Eggs for breakfast

      2 Something happened

      3 One-way ticket

      4 Broken

      5 Breaking

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