Shackled: Confessions of a Teenage Bank Robber by John Swanger is a gripping memoir that chronicles the author’s descent into crime and his journey toward redemption. Raised amidst poverty and instability, Swanger’s early life was marked by time spent in orphanages and with various relatives. At sixteen, after being expelled from his fractured family, he turned to hustling pool and selling drugs to survive. Within a year, he escalated to robbing banks, eventually participating in over 150 robberies across multiple states .   Swanger’s narrative offers a raw and unflinching look at the consequences of his choices. Drawing from personal journal entries from the early 1970s, he provides vivid accounts of his criminal activities and the subsequent incarceration that led to profound self-reflection. Encounters with fellow inmates and introspective moments in solitary confinement prompted Swanger to reevaluate his path, ultimately leading him to faith and a commitment to change .   Today, Swanger dedicates his life to prison ministry through his organization, Unshackled Spirit, sharing his story to inspire others toward transformation . Shackled serves as a testament to the human capacity for change and the enduring impact of redemption. Signed by the Author No creasing in spine. Has marks on pages edging. Please see photos for condition