As Free As An Eagle: The Inmate’s Family Survival Guide

As Free As An Eagle: The Inmate’s Family Survival Guide

By Daniel J. Bayse, American Correctional Association, 1999

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Summary:

Drawing upon his experience as a Certified Family Life Educator, minister, and state trooper, author Daniel J. Bayse helps inmates learn how to develop a “settled” lifestyle of responsible, ethical living that will help them form stronger ties to their family and avoid incarceration.  This book provides inmates with the tools they need to identify the “chains” or behavior patterns that have led to their decision to commit a crime and how to break them.  To be “as free as an eagle” inmates must learn the skills and positive attitudes that will help them rebuild their lives and deal with the emotions of reuniting with their families.  Family members also are provided with guidance about how to forgive, accept, and support inmates as they return home.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

One of the factors that creates a greater likelihood that a prisoner will not return to prison is a strong tie to his family.  This book provides inmates with the skills they need to develop these strong family relationships prior to their release, so that their transition back into their families and into society will be successful.  Although not explicitly faith-based, this book refers to Scripture and reflects a Christian worldview, making it easily adaptable into a faith-based pre-release program.