Walking in Grace

About this book

Walking In Grace is an authentic portrayal of hope dignity reconciliation and transformative healing. Captured in penetrating photographs and accompanied by intimate stories and poetry written by former gang members it opens a compassionate window into their valiant determination to become valuable contributors to their families communities and society at large. This 200 - page book commemorates 30 years of Homeboy Industries and the thousands of young men and women who have walked through its doors seeking a second chance at life - those who were never offered a first. Alison Fogg Carlson is native of England who has lived in San Francisco for 35 years. She is a mother winemaker and author of The Man Within. Preeminent photographer Michael Collopy internationally known for his remarkable portraits of public figures is the insightful and passionate photographer for this book. Father Gregory Boyle a Jesuit priest is the founder and Executive Director of Homeboy Industries the largest and most successful gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. Walking In Grace is beautifully weaved together by the hard earned words of wisdom of Father Gregory Boyle.