Testimonials

We share our lessons with thousands of people in jails and prisons across the United States, as well as through our website. Many participants write to us on their own, expressing gratitude for the hope and guidance they’ve found in our courses. While the images on this page are AI-generated, the messages themselves are published exactly as we receive them—unedited and authentic.

Wanless Waralee

To whoever who may concern
I need your help to pass this email to Michale Santos for me.
I know he not be able to read everybody emails but this is important for me.
He dont need to reply my email.. but please help me that he read this...I just want to make sure he know how
much his words change and impact my life from now on.
I met him this morning when he came to visit us at Alicevill FCI today.
Michael.
You might already know from the way I type this email to you that my english is poor.
I am from Thailand and come from almost zero education.
but what you tell me today about the power of " Pen " is will change this.
1 yrs from today you will heard from me again and I promise you that my writing skill will change.
you will heard from me again how you change my life and I know 100000% that I can and you will remember me
because I am a purple cow. Do u know why I believe I am a purple cow ?????? becase
I won chess tournament of this facility 2 yrs the roll and plan to keep this statuse till I leave.
I won MVP award of volleyball tournament last yrs and this year.
I teach Chess class and volleyball class for almost 2 yrs now.
that not all.. I also won pingpong and cornhole tournament and most people here call me unbeatable.
I make the higtest high score in Math test in GED in my class even I dont understand most english verb.
I number 1 fastest sawing in sleeping bag at Unicor.
all of this I never know before in my life till I got arrest.
this is why I think I might or can be purple cow..
and since I listen to you this morning.
I decide I want to change my life and I want to improve myself in reading and writing.
I make sure that I will go college and get degree for you.
when that day come and I know it will.
I want you to remember that you did change my life.. and I hope one (my ) life it matter for you..
all your hard work is pay off.. becasue this morning after I met you.
my life change .... I will be somebody for you becasue what you teach me this morning .. Thank You Michael..

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Testimonials

[AI-generated images to preserve privacy] We receive unsolicited letters from people in jails and prison every day. They describe how daily lessons from Prison Professors motivate them to prepare for success upon release.

Thank you Michael Santos. I’m from Thailand with little education; your visit changed my life. Your words about the power of the pen inspire me to learn, write, go to college, and succeed. I promise

Thank you Michael Santos,and your team. Hearing your story at Aliceville gave me hope. I believe I can make it after release if I start now and work for it. Truly honored and grateful.

Thank you Michael Santos for your inspiring visit to FCI Aliceville. Your words moved us deeply. I hope to contribute to your mission and share perspectives on justice and reform. Grateful always.

Thank you Michael Santos for visiting FCI Aliceville. Your words inspire me to work harder, write more, and strive for true success. I’m grateful for your positive influence and encouragement

Thank you Michael Santos for visiting Aliceville. Your story inspired me to reflect, learn, and grow. I’m now pursuing math, mentoring others, and working to become someone my children can be proud of.

Thank you Michael Santos for your inspiring talk at FCI Aliceville. Your message energized us to grow stronger, use our time wisely, and work toward becoming positive contributors to society.

Thank you Michael Santos for your inspiring speech today. Your words deeply touched me and made a big impact on my life. I am truly grateful beyond what words can express.

PP has been a gift to our entire family. It is a first class organization full of wonderful people

My husband has been down 2 years and felt lost. After reading one of your books, he needed more—it gave him direction. I’m committed to supporting this vision and the impact it’s making.

"Through the challenges of the federal justice system, Prison Professors has provided guidance, insight, and direction to help me and others support my husband’s journey toward freedom."

"Meredith shared how Michael Santos advocates for individuals in custody. I love how his books inspire and change lives!"

"Thank you Michael Santos for your visit to Hazelton. Every word inspired me toward success. I’m eager to refer others so they can benefit from your guidance as well."

"Thank you Michael Santos and team for your visit to SFF Hazelton and the books. Your guidance inspires me to write, advocate for justice reform, and contribute to rehabilitation. I’m committed to spreading your message."

"Thank you Michael Santos and the Prison Professors team for the books. They inspire me to become my best self. I’m grateful for your care and support, even while recovering from illness. God bless."

"Exploring the resources, I see they offer incarcerated individuals encouragement and opportunities to challenge themselves, grow, and become better."

"I appreciate your dedication to guiding federal inmates and reducing recidivism. My mother is on this journey, and with your webinars and guidance, we’re learning how to support her through her 220-month sentence."

"Until today, I felt my husband and I were alone. After a White-Collar Advice webinar and hearing Mr. Santos, I realized we’re not. Thank you for all you do for inmates and their families."

"Michael Santos has inspired me through Edovo and his advocacy for the incarcerated. His guidance motivates me to develop ideas and plans to help others inside—he’s an incredible role model!"

My mother, currently finishing her state time in South Carolina, has been inspired by your books and webinars. She’s motivated to learn, advocate for herself, and prepare for success after release. Your guidance gives her hope and confidence for the future.

Thank you for all you’re doing—your work is appreciated and much needed. I’m a major stroke survivor, so it takes me a bit longer, but I’ll be sending my bio soon.

I now fully understand the movement and am on board for the long haul. Dedication to the cause is easy, and I’m happy to help as it will benefit us all. Looking forward to learning and networking!

I don’t have family to help with my profile, but I’m grateful to my friend Anthony Griffin for his support. Thank you, Michael Santos and team, for a job well done!

Mr. Santos’s visit to Victorville Prison gave my relative hope and light in this legal journey, inspiring him to keep faith and continue striving for justice and freedom.

Helping people that are incarcerated with these books will help them while incarcerated and help them back into society. And help them get more positive attitudes and confidence.

I think this is the most amazing project ever helping people build bridges back into society

I found your work while seeking ways to help my husband find purpose during his sentence. Your book offers hope, helping him set goals for the future and regain a sense of purpose despite the time ahead.

I spent years in and out of prison until discovering Michael Santos and Prison Professors. Their content inspired change—I’m now sober, finishing trade school, and joining the Ironworkers Union.

As a re-entry coordinator in a male prison, I’ve provided services to thousands. The resources and info your organization provides are life changing—giving hope, dreams, and breaking chains of incarceration.

My husband already has the first two books and they’ve done him so much good in preparation and he already has a Profile account we update regularly. This is a great program.

Looking through some of information and seeing what's available I can tell it can help those who are incarcerated a great space of encouragement and a chance that challenges ones character towards becoming better.

I believe with this extra help my son can get Thur this sentence I don't think he has legal advice on much of anything I fill any help is better than none the lawyer he had at court was court appointed

I cannot watch the webinars but my folks do and relay the information. Thank you for all the information you provide.