Shaka Senghor has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 6 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 22 ratings. The most-rated is Writing My Wrongs.
Writing My Wrongs
Summary
In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today he is a lecturer at universities, a leading voice on criminal justice reform, and an inspiration to thousands. In life, it's not how you start that matters. It's how you finish. Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle-class neighborhood on Detroit's east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctor - but at age 11, his parents' marriage began to unravel, and the beatings from his mother worsened, sending him on a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. Writing My Wrongs is the story of what came next. During his 19-year incarceration, seven of which were spent in solitary confinement, Senghor discovered literature, meditation, self-examination, and the kindness of others - tools he used to confront the demons of his past, forgive the people who hurt him, and begin atoning for the wrongs he had committed. Upon his release at age 38, Senghor became an activist and a mentor to young men and women facing circumstances like his. His work in the community and the courage to share his story led him to fellowships at the MIT Media Lab and the Kellogg Foundation and invitations to speak at events like TED and the Aspen Ideas Festival. In equal turns, Writing My Wrongs is a portrait of life in the shadow of poverty, violence, and fear; an unforgettable story of redemption, reminding us that our worst deeds don't define us; and a compelling witness to our country's need for rethinking its approach to crime, prison, and the men and women sent there.
©2016 Shaka Senghor (P)2016 Random House Audio
The Healing Trauma Summit: Volume 2
Summary
Discover the latest research and theory on trauma in this illuminating audio collection. Insomnia, panic attacks, flashbacks, uncontrollable emotions: These are only a few symptoms of unresolved trauma. Millions suffer under their weight, often in shame and silence. Trauma is one of the most debilitating and misunderstood psychological conditions. Fortunately, it is also one of the most widely studied. In the last 20 years, immense strides have been made in treating and comprehending the mechanics of trauma. From neuroscience to psychology to traditional healing, researchers have devoted their careers to understanding the consequences of traumatic experiences. The Healing Trauma Summit: Volume 2 gathers five of the most prominent experts in the field to share resources, insights, and the latest theories on treatment. This volume of audio interviews and presentations includes: Gabor Maté, MD, details how early childhood trauma affects the body and what steps can be taken to unravel its influence Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT highlights why creating an atmosphere of safety is essential to trauma treatment Sandra Ingerman, MA, explains the ancient shamanic practice of “soul retrieval” and how it has been used to heal trauma for thousands of years Mark Epstein, MD, draws upon principles of Buddhism to show that we all suffer from trauma in some way Shaka Senghor speaks on ways to address a penal system that does not understand the effects of trauma and more often than not exacerbates its effects Even though the effects of trauma can be devastating, healing is more than possible. With The Healing Trauma Summit, you can discover for yourself that hope is within your grasp. Note: This program is a compilation of presentations that were originally offered via the internet, so some sound inconsistencies may be present. These talks were presented at the Healing Trauma Summit, hosted in 2018 by Sounds True, and may be listened to in any sequence. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Dr. Gabor Mate, Boonnie Badenoch, PhD, Sandra ingerman, MA, Mark Epstein, and Shaka Senghor (P)2019 Sounds True