Redemption Inc. describes organizations and individuals outside traditional business environments committed to restoring individual lives. This book details the redemption and reinstatement of people who had been previously overcome by life-controlling problems or had been abused by circumstances that nearly destroyed them. These people have inherent value because they have been created in the image of God. As an image-bearer, they have much to offer to our culture. God designed humankind to serve and contribute to society and live lives that would glorify Him (Isaiah 43:6-7; Mark 3:2-6). But circumstances and bad choices nearly crippled some of us; therefore, these people of immeasurable worth need a guided and redemptive hand to offer them the hope of finding their purpose once again.The organizations described in Redemption Inc. have demonstrated a successful approach to restoring and redeeming hundreds of individuals bound in anger and despair. With the approval of recent legislation offering second chances to former convicts, for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations across the spectrum should be more actively seeking to recruit and hire these potential employee "success stories."There is no better story than one of redemption. Our history is replete with redemption stories. Some of the movies, in which we delight the most, tell compelling stories of someone demoralized and hurt by personal choices or overwhelming circumstances, who overcame tremendous odds through a mentor, a process of redemption, and was returned to effectiveness and fulfillment in their lives. We connect with that underdog who finds success with a second chance.The stories documented here are about individuals who have had their productive lives taken from them, and through a process of redemption and restoration, they were allowed to start afresh and anew. The stories in this book point to how individuals and organizations successfully provide opportunities for seemingly failed and broken people who can be made whole and productive in society.Redemption Inc details stories of people from different backgrounds and different experiences who are united by one common theme: There was a failure, there was frustration, and there was no hope for recovery. But then a mentor, a counselor, or a program provided the means for them to start over. Their lives became fruitful and productive once again.Whether famous or obscure, all people face challenges that have the potential to derail their hopes and dreams. Redemption Inc. depicts compelling true accounts of people who were not defined by their failure. Stories of broken people finding restoration and fulfillment, and the people and organizations who helped make this possible. Many people are looking for a new start, a do-over, a second chance. Be encouraged by these stories about people given second chances and what they did with them. Hope. Saving grace. The beauty of redemption and its life-altering effects are set out in Redemption Inc. When you yearn to be a helper, but don't know what to do; when you think a situation is too tough, there is our Beautiful Hope. -Marion R. Syversen , Founder & President, Norumbega Financial Dr. Bucci paints a compelling vision of the road to recovery-how to enter it, how to travel it, and who will travel it with you-until you reach your destination, a place of purpose, peace, and joy. Share his vision and the journey becomes better for everyone. -Mike Klausmeier , Founder & Principal Engineer, Redox Resource Engineering In an increasingly throw-away world that often discards people when they fail, Dr. Bucci's work is a ray of hope and encouragement for leaders that are faced with working through difficult and possible life-altering situations with those in their charge. A must-read for leaders that genuinely care for their employees. - Dr. Wendel Weaver , Dean, Oklahoma Wesleyan University Failure is not the end. Dr. Bucci masterfully takes you through the restoration process to full redemption. This book addresses the damaged, wounded, and cast aside, attempting to restore them and fulfilling God's plan for their life. Failure is a learning opportunity and a building block for future success. -Jeffrey Ganthner , Vice President & General Manager, Burns & McDonnell Redemption is desperately needed in an increasingly polarized world where people celebrate the fall of their opponents. Where the goal is to cancel someone rather than see them flourish. Dr. Bucci's work, here, is a breath of fresh air, as it focuses on how to restore people-even if that journey is long and hard, there is great beauty in a restored life. -Dr. Josh McMullen , Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Regent University Prior to reading Redemption Inc., I thought I understood redemption as; the act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake. Dr. Joseph Bucci takes us much deeper by telling the stories of real people living through real crises. Dr. Bucci takes us on a jou