Sins of Fathers: A Spectacular Break from a Dark Criminal Past

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Michael is living proof that love always has the power to bring you home. Charlie Mackesy

A cracking read. Really gets to the bottom of the madness of a man fighting his demons. Ray Winstone

His life may have had its ups and downs, but it is wonderful example of Gods transforming power. Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of HTB & pioneer of ALPHA

Take it from me, Michael got up to some mischief. And to find some peace at the end of it all! You really need to hear this story. Former London Crime Boss

Growing up, Michael wanted nothing more than to follow in his dads footsteps and join the family business. Aged 18, he did just that and entered into the glamourous, dangerous world of organised crime.

Michaels father, a career criminal and contemporary of the infamous Krays, was a wayward role model. Soon Michaels criminal activities were funding a reckless lifestyle of drugs, sex, and violence.

But the high couldnt last. In 1993 both men were arrested for their involvement in a 13-million smuggling operation. Michael was sentenced to twelve years, serving time in the same prison as his dad.

Inside HMP Exeter, Michael found something he had never expected: answers. A chance encounter in the prison chapel led to an experience that would shake the foundations of his life.

This is a true story of trauma and transformation, one mans search for redemption, and the struggle to become the father he never had.

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'Michael is living proof that love always has the power to bring you home.' * Charlie Macksey *
'A cracking read. Really gets to the bottom of the madness of a man fighting his demons.' * Ray Winstone *
'His life may have had its ups and downs, but it is wonderful example of God's transforming power.' * Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of HTB & pioneer of ALPHA *
'Take it from me, Michael got up to some mischief. And to find some peace at the end of it all! You really need to hear this story.' * Former London Crime Boss *
'Owen uses his years of experience as a therapist to help us look at our lives and happiness in a clear and practical way. A brilliant book of intelligent advice and detailed case studies that encourages reflection and positive change.' * Paul Anderson, Actor Peaky Blinders and The Revenant *
'Owen Sins of the Fathers' is both gut-wrenching and heart-warming. Michael Emmett is searingly honest and incredibly vulnerable in telling his story.' * Rev. Canon Mike Pilavachi MBE *
'Michael has battled the darkest nights and the fiercest storms. Somehow he has come through it with strength and kindness and humility. What a journey. What a story.' * Jaime Haith *
'Having been on the journey with him since he left prison, I can honestly say he is the real deal and I am in awe of his desire to be a better man.' * Paul Cowley MBE *

Author Bio

Jonathan Aitken was a Fleet Street journalist in the 1960s. In 1974 he became a Conservative MP, and was appointed as Minister of State for Defence in 1992. He joined the Cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury in 1994. His shock resignation came in 1995.