Chris Wilson - “The Master Plan” & Overcoming Adversity After Prison | The Daily Show

Chris Wilson describes growing up surrounded by violence and abuse, the self-improvement plan he devised in prison and his journey toward social entrepreneurship.

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[miriam]

In a sense, he did spend a life in prison - he was 17 and he spent almost as long in prison...
This man is admirable. To come from such an environment and to go through so much, and to become such a beacon of light and hope! No child should have to experience what he has!

[djrodrussell]

Congrats to you Chris!! I hope other inmates will follow your lead!! God Bless Brother!!

[oddlilbird]

My husband is a criminal defense attorney- I am buying this book for as many of his clients as I can. Thank you for allowing this man to tell his story to your audience!

[MAHONEYDRO]

Powerful book..I finished it in 5 days..made me literally cry

[jadeashleymcgann]

Unfortunately that’s a reality of so many young black men growing up but it’s amazing to see the beauty they create out of terrible situations

[taurusDIVA]

I'm so proud of him. Positive change in a person is always amazing to witness.

[Yanpatan]

Wow amazing to have lived through all this adversity and become such an amazing person!

[wlhardy]

I’m just now finishing Chris’s book and I highly recommend it, it’s in most libraries—check it out (literally). His story is amazing and inspirational. I’m close to someone who is a convicted felon and our society keeps punishing those who have paid their debts to society, couldn’t get a job, had no place to live, no relatives around, eventually someone hired him and a kindhearted landlord rented a small apartment to him, but his life will probably not be any better than it is now (he’s also in a a somewhat isolated area and can’t afford to leave), very frustrating situation, prison should rehabilitate, not punish, these people hardly stand a chance when paroled. I’m happy for Chris, he’s an inspiration to others.

[fesboh]

The guy who pushed you do math in prison should be paroled, he is a good man too

[tlaa]

Trevor Noah is doing something special with this show. LOVE. We definitely need social justice reform with regard to our criminal justice system.

[izzy]

Being a latin minority this book is amazingly inspiring and beautifully painful of a reality many of us can relate to. It will make you cry and major props to Steve! (if you read it, you know) ❤️ We need more inspirational stories like these.

[tahminarahman]

Thumps up for Chris. I guess we can learn a lot from his experiences and events in life.

[LindaMitchell]

Thank you for inviting Mr. Chris Wilson on your show. He's definitely an inspiration. I hope more people get to hear his story especially young people that may be in similar circumstances.

[lastgreatest]

Reading can really open up your mind .

[tammiesspark]

Trevor your team is amazing for putting content as this on main media.

[Woodrow]

You can tell he is well educated just listening to him talk, incredible mental fortitude to take onto all those projects while incarcerated. Power to him!

[Cnmccrossin]

The most respectable hero’s are those who are turned a blind eye. Thank you for your story! You give so much hope for those who need it most!

[Rooiku]

This guy is proof that people can change! An inspiration!

[yvettenewell]

Chris, you are such an inspiration. I just want to give you a big hug. I wish you much continued success. Thank you Trevor for highlighting this remarkable young man.

[chikaokolo]

Much respect to the brother. Realize how he had little to nothing but still gave credit to those who helped him on his journey. Less pride = more opportunities.