Synopsis

Jacob Keiter entered federal prison on January 18th, 2018. At first glance he thought his life was over, little did he know his life was finally beginning. Throughout his incarceration he had one goal in mind, to grow into a better person than he ever thought he could be. In “Note From The Pen” Jacob explores a variety of topics throughout his incarceration, that allowed him to become the person he is today. Articles include previously published material, as well as brand new exclusive material!

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Review

This was quite an interesting tale for Jacob. It details his time and experience in prison, even during the pandemic. He is candid about what landed him in prison, how inmates segregated themselves by race and other factors, and even his wedding while he was incarcerated.

His tale is told with excerpts from his articles in The Sun, unpublished poems, and his thoughts about how he landed there, what was right or wrong with the system, living in prison during a pandemic, and the support he received from his family and especially, his wife.

I enjoyed learning different things about Jacob and how this prison stint changed his life and his outlook. I may not have agreed with everything he wrote about when it came to politics and other topics, but I am able to respect his thoughts since they were based on what he was experiencing while in prison and I can appreciate why he might feel that way.

Each chapter isn’t very long but the words will definitely make you think before doing something illegal that lands you in prison.

Overall, we give this 4 paws up

About the Author

Jacob Keiter of Fredericksburg, PA has had the privilege to experience perseverance at its finest.  After hitting rock bottom from a struggle and battle with addiction and finding himself inside a federal prison he realized at that moment he could only go up from there.  Since that time he has become a published author, a columnist, and a reporter for The Sun out of Hummelstown, PA, and realized it’s never too late to chase your dreams.

Today, Jacob Keiter lives with his wife, cats, and rabbits, where he strives to continue to prove to himself that he can still be successful and the best he can possibly be.  He refuses to allow his past to define him and hold him back but rather uses it as a stepping stone to continue to grow.

In his free time, Jacob enjoys playing Pokemon, writing poetry, and inspiring others who have faced a similar past as his own.

There’s no reason to look back when the future’s so bright just ahead.

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