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A powerful memoir of resilience and hope, Marked for Life is the true story of Isaac Wright Jr.'s fight against a corrupt justice system that wrongfully imprisoned him for life, and his inspiring journey to reclaim his freedom and become a champion for the oppressed. In 1989, Isaac Wright Jr. was a successful hip hop producer and entrepreneur, having worked with Run-DMC and co-founding his wife's music group, The Cover Girls. But his life took a shocking turn when he was falsely accused of being a drug kingpin and sentenced to life plus 70 years in prison. Realizing that no one else would fight for his innocence, Wright took matters into his own hands. He educated himself in the law, becoming a skilled legal mind and representing himself and fellow inmates. Despite facing corruption and threats from all sides, Wright persevered, uncovering the evidence that would ultimately exonerate him. Marked for Life is not only a gripping account of Wright's battle against injustice, but also a powerful indictment of the racism and inequality plaguing America's justice system. Wright's journey from wrongfully convicted prisoner to passionate advocate for the marginalized is an inspiration to anyone seeking empowerment, social justice, and prison reform. This unforgettable memoir, which inspired the hit ABC series For Life, is a must-read for anyone interested in civil rights, Black history, and the fight against discrimination. Wright's story is a testament to the human spirit and a rallying cry for change in a deeply flawed system.
Isaac Wright
ISAAC WRIGHT is a financial planner specializing in retirement planning and asset preservation for families and retirees. He is the President and CEO of Financial Dynamics and the Estate and Elder Planning Center of Virginia, located in the Richmond area.
Isaac has been assisting families and retirees reach their financial, retirement and estate planning goals for over a decade, building a reputation among his clients and colleagues as a personally engaged problem solver who provides exceptional customer service. Working with other advisors, attorneys and caregivers, Isaac's approach is inclusive, transparent and education-based. Widely recognized in Virginia and beyond as a specialist in retirement planning, Isaac frequently appears on television, radio, webcasts and in public seminars focusing on financial and legal retirement planning, the economics of long-term healthcare and asset preservation. His blog, Wright Advice for Your Money, can be found at www.wrightmoneyadvice.com.
Isaac has been a member and contributor of several mentoring and private coaching groups, including Ed Slott's Elite IRA group and the Longevity Planning Institute. He is also a member of the National Ethics Bureau.
A lifelong resident of the Richmond area, Isaac is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University.
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