Irish Convict Turns Life Around in Prison, Learns to Read, Becomes First in Family to Graduate College

Irish Convict Turns Life Around in Prison, Learns to Read, Becomes First in Family to Graduate College
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Jenni Julander
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A man in Cork, Ireland, learned of his mother’s tragic suicide while he was in prison, but instead of anguishing over her death, he decided to work on bettering himself. How did he do this? By dedicating himself to learning how to read, for starters.

But his devotion didn’t stop there. Now, at the age of 32, he has become the first person in his family to graduate from college.

Jenni Julander
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Jenni Julander is a writer based in the Rocky Mountains, where she received her writing education. She covers human interest and trending news for The Epoch Times.
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