Right from Wrong
My Story of Guilt and Redemption
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Jacob Dunne
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Jacob Dunne
About this listen
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In 2011 Jacob Dunne threw a single punch that ended another man’s life. Sentenced to prison for manslaughter, he served fourteen months of a custodial sentence. On his release, he found himself homeless, unemployed and struggling to find a sense of purpose. But with the help of others, and with the encouragement of his victim’s parents, he managed to get his life back on track.
Right From Wrong follows the course of Jacob’s life, beginning on a council estate in Nottingham. Beset by problems at home and at school, Jacob drifted into drug-related gang culture, drinking heavily and fighting for fun before a fateful night changed the course of his life. Unflinching in its account of Jacob’s guilt and shame, this book will reveal how Jacob used the experience to turn things around. He has been actively involved with Restorative Justice programmes including the Forgiveness Project, has reconciled with those he has hurt, has earned a first-class degree in Criminology and become a husband and father.
Jacob’s story is in some ways unique, but it is also reflective of the experiences of young working-class men and boys across the country. By reflecting on his story, he hopes he might help people to avoid the kind of mistakes he made. In the process he points to the societal reforms needed in order to avoid an endless cycle of criminality and hopelessness.
Right From Wrong is a deeply humane and honest book, and an unflinching look at men’s mental health and emotions at a time when our awareness of these things is of crucial importance.
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Critic reviews
"The Meadows and the man. A single punch. A split second becomes a defining moment for two families and the end of a man’s life. The boy standing with a fist still clenched will eventually meet the parents of the boy he has just killed. The boy who has died will hold them together. This book is, in some way, the story told by the boy who isn’t here, through the man who is. Books, like people, can be a much-needed burst of light in the dark meadow of time. This is that." (Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why)
"A compelling case for restorative justice." (The Telegraph)
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- Sally
- 03-11-23
An interesting account
I found Jacob's story interesting. He was honest about his life and it was good that he read his own story.
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- Sarah Mitchell
- 05-08-22
Food for thought!
A really thought provoking read from the sad unprovoked moment that cost James his life, his parents amazing ability to forgive and Jacobs ability to change direction.
A book of twists and turns of life.
How a moment of stupidity, loyalty some may call it in todays culture tragically robbed a young man of his life was the basis of the book but I’m not sure there was enough emphasis on this most important eminent, that said, all inspiring how Jacob has evolved & perhaps his teachings will prevent another tragedy like this happening again!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-24
A jaw-droppingly candid, emotive and very thought-provoking listen
An extraordinary, utterly addictive listen. Read by the book’s author with emotion, sensitivity and jaw-dropping granular detail about his life, the book can neatly be divided into three limbs - pre-incident, conviction / imprisonment and post-release. The author navigates us through these limbs with exceptionally brave and candid honesty. He tackles the hopelessness felt by many caught up in the criminal justice system and shows that, with the right motivations and encouragement, there is so much more that all of us are capable of achieving. Totally absorbing. I was left in awe of the author.
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