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Ron Pierce’s Journey

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2017 We offer the links to Truthdig's seven-part series in which an honors student describes how he ended up in prison and the profound changes he experienced during his three decades behind bars. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Part 5: Back to School and a Sense of Renewal

By Ronald W. Pierce Jan 15, 2017 After earning an associate degree in prison, the author, 58, hopes to complete his Bachelor of Arts study through a program at Rutgers University. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Part 4: Restarting Life in a Halfway House

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2017 The transition from convict to parolee can be difficult, with more restrictions in the reintegration facility than in prison. But thoughts of the free world keep the author going. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Part 3: The End of Incarceration

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2017 The author gets his day before the parole board after more than 30 years in prison for murder. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Part 2: Welcome to Prison, and Rediscovering Humanity

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2017 After receiving a 30-year minimum life sentence for murder and an additional seven years for armed robbery, the author learned to use his energy in a positive way while serving time in New Jersey penitentiaries. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Part 1: Innocence Lost—From Abused Child to Convicted Murderer

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2017 The author was recently released from prison after spending 30 years behind bars. In this seven-part series exclusive to Truthdig, he recounts his experience, starting with his early years. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )