Live or Die Tryin’ 3: A True Story of Freedom, Forgiveness, and Healing After a 16 Year Prison Sentence
More than a memoir—this is a roadmap for anyone determined to triumph over adversity.
In Live or Die Tryin’, Dr. Perrie Daniell Gibson (who writes using the pseudonym Yahkhahnahn Ammi) delivers a searing, deeply personal account of resilience and redemption. Once caught in the school-to-prison pipeline, Ammi’s life was marked by systemic injustice and a sixteen-year prison sentence. Yet, within the bleakest confines, he discovered a path to spiritual rebirth and unwavering purpose.
This gripping narrative chronicles Ammi’s journey from incarceration to homelessness, from despair to unshakable hope. With raw honesty, he reveals the pain of separation from family, the struggle for survival, and the relentless pursuit of education that led him—against all odds—to earn a Ph.D. His story is a beacon for anyone who has ever felt trapped by circumstance, offering real-life lessons on forgiveness, healing, and the transformative power of faith.
Ammi’s passionate advocacy for literacy, youth empowerment, and social justice shines throughout, making his memoir not just a personal triumph, but a call to action for readers everywhere. Whether you’re drawn to inspirational biographies, self-help, or stories of radical transformation, Live or Die Tryin’ will leave you moved, motivated, and believing in the possibility of new beginnings.
Join Dr. Yahkhahnahn Ammi—minister, educator, and activist—on a journey from the depths of prison to the pinnacle of academic achievement. Discover how one man’s unbreakable spirit can light the way for others, proving that with courage, perseverance, and compassion, we can all rise above our greatest challenges.
Visit liveordietryin.com to learn more about Dr. Perrie Daniell Gibson and his mission to inspire change through truth, grace, and purpose.
Yahkhahnahn Ammi is an author, activist, and youth advocate. His journey from prison to earning a Ph.D. has inspired readers around the world. Ammi is passionate about promoting literacy to youth and advocating for social justice. His memoir series, "Live or Die Tryin'," chronicles his remarkable story of resilience, transformation, and redemption. Through his writing, Ammi seeks to empower others to overcome adversity and find healing.
Perrie Daniell Gibson is an author, minister, chaplain and a member of Toast Masters International. As an educator, he teaches English as a Second Language (ESL). He is a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified instructor, and a peer supervisor specialist. His journey from homelessness to earning a Ph.D. has inspired readers around the world. Gibson is passionate about promoting literacy to youth and advocating for social justice. His memoir series, "Live or Die Tryin'," chronicles his remarkable story of resilience, transformation, and redemption. Through his writing, Gibson seeks to empower others to overcome adversity and find healing.
