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Second Chances: Lives Change, One Story at a Time
What if you could step into someone else’s turning point—and come away changed yourself?
Second Chances is a collection of brief, powerful essays—each short enough to enjoy while your coffee brews, yet resonant enough to stay with you all day.
Within these pages, 56 writers share moments
• New beginnings
• Turning points and tributes
• Family ties rewoven
• Redemption and purpose
From poignant to humorous, these stories remind us that renewal is always possible and that courage often hides in ordinary lives. More than a book, Second Chances is an read one story, share one aloud, or give the gift of hope and connection to someone you love.
Written by instructors and students in the international Guided Autobiography community, this anthology is part of the Birren Center’s mission to celebrate the transformative power of life stories to connect generations, bridge differences, and build community.
Second Chances is the fourth volume in the Birren Center’s anthology series. For the first time, the series includes five essays presented in both Spanish and English—voices that expand the circle of connection.
Second Chances shows the power of writing your life story—two pages at a time.”
To find a Guided Autobiography instructor, visit www.thebirrencenter.org
Second Chances is a collection of brief, powerful essays—each short enough to enjoy while your coffee brews, yet resonant enough to stay with you all day.
Within these pages, 56 writers share moments
• New beginnings
• Turning points and tributes
• Family ties rewoven
• Redemption and purpose
From poignant to humorous, these stories remind us that renewal is always possible and that courage often hides in ordinary lives. More than a book, Second Chances is an read one story, share one aloud, or give the gift of hope and connection to someone you love.
Written by instructors and students in the international Guided Autobiography community, this anthology is part of the Birren Center’s mission to celebrate the transformative power of life stories to connect generations, bridge differences, and build community.
Second Chances is the fourth volume in the Birren Center’s anthology series. For the first time, the series includes five essays presented in both Spanish and English—voices that expand the circle of connection.
Second Chances shows the power of writing your life story—two pages at a time.”
To find a Guided Autobiography instructor, visit www.thebirrencenter.org
258 pages, Paperback
Published October 25, 2025
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February 28, 2026
Selections of writings from instructors and students in the GAB (Guided Autobiography) program, focusing on second chances. Many interesting essays. Much food for thought. I was also glad to see a brief author bio at the end of each essay.
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