The Streets of Broken Dreams

Paul Harris's life reads like two completely different stories. The first began in poverty and pain on Chicago's east side, a childhood marked by neglect, the tragic drowning of his brother Eugene, and a father who walked away. By age fourteen, Paul had dropped out of school and entered the drug trade, rising through the ranks while losing pieces of his soul. The second story began in a prison cell. Facing a 12-year sentence, Paul made a life-changing decision: he would educate himself, earn his GED, and confront the trauma that had shaped him. Through faith and relentless self-work, the man who once sold destruction became a minister of hope, a jail chaplain helping others find redemption. Today, Paul is a devoted husband, a successful entrepreneur, and living proof that transformation is possible. A Life Rewritten chronicles his extraordinary journey with unflinching honesty, from the streets to incarceration to building a legitimate business and mentoring at-risk youth. More than a memoir, this is a roadmap for anyone who believes their past defines them. Paul's story will challenge you to see beyond mistakes, embrace second chances, and discover the power of radical change.