Sins of Fathers, Michael Emmett
Sins of Fathers, Michael Emmett
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Sins of Fathers
A Spectacular Break from a Dark Criminal Past

Author: Michael Emmett, Harriet Compston, Jonathan Aitken

Narrator: Michael Emmett

Unabridged: 6 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Inspire

Published: 01/05/2021


Synopsis

‘Michael is living proof that love always has the power to bring you home.’ Charlie Mackesy‘A cracking read. Really gets to the bottom of the madness of a man fighting his demons.’ Ray Winstone‘His life may have had its ups and downs, but it is wonderful example of God’s transforming power.’ Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of HTB & pioneer of ALPHA‘Take it from me, Michael got up to some mischief. And to find some peace at the end of it all! You really need to hear this story.’ Former London Crime Boss Growing up, Michael wanted nothing more than to follow in his dad’s footsteps and join the family business. Aged 18, he did just that and entered into the glamourous, dangerous world of organised crime.Michael’s father, a career criminal and contemporary of the infamous Krays, was a wayward role model. Soon Michael’s criminal activities were funding a reckless lifestyle of drugs, sex, and violence.But the high couldn’t last. In 1993 both men were arrested for their involvement in a £13-million smuggling operation. Michael was sentenced to twelve years, serving time in the same prison as his dad.Inside HMP Exeter, Michael found something he had never expected: answers. A chance encounter in the prison chapel led to an experience that would shake the foundations of his life.This is a true story of trauma and transformation, one man’s search for redemption, and the struggle to become the father he never had.

About Michael Emmett

Michael Emmett grew up in London and this is his first book. Although his life trajectory turned him into a career criminal. Michael’s life was transformed during his time in prison. He credits his miraculous life-change to the love and support he received from his friends and family, as well as to his faith in God. Since his release from prison, he has helped prisoners and ex-offenders to find their own paths to peace. He lives in London, UK.

About Harriet Compston

Harriet Compston is a journalist, was one of the youngest ever editors of a national glossy magazine, and has interviewed the likes of David Bailey, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Melinda Gates, Charles Saatchi, and Janine di Giovanni. Harriet has undertaken commissions in some of the world’s most untapped destinations, which has given her a real understanding of life’s struggles and frailty of human nature.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ellie on January 19, 2021

I was really excited to get stuck into this book. The content (of rehabilitation) is an area that I am really passionate about. Sins of fathers is the memoir of Michael Emmett. It follows him through his childhood, and the glimpses of crime he got through his father. Through his prison sentence, and......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on February 16, 2021

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperInspire for the arc of Sins of Fathers by Michael Emmett. 5 star read- this follows Michaels memoir, It follows him through his childhood, and then the glimpses of crime he got through his father and then Through his prison sentence, and eventually o......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on January 09, 2021

I was given a free copy of this book from Readers First in exchange for an honest review. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book, after receiving it and having a full read of the back and inside blurbs, I was worried that the book would either push ‘the religious experience’ angl......more