Rewriting Her Story

A powerful new book by justice-impacted women reclaiming their voices

Rewriting Her Story is a groundbreaking collection of narratives written by six justice-impacted women from the Faces of Women Imprisoned (FOWI) program. This powerful book captures their lived experiences—from incarceration to redemption—and reclaims the dignity, power, and potential so often denied to women impacted by the criminal legal system.

These stories are raw, real, and revolutionary. They are stories of resilience, healing, and the unstoppable force of women rewriting their futures.

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The Women Behind the Words

Each chapter is written by a woman who has survived incarceration and found strength through her story. These are not just authors. They are mothers, daughters, survivors, leaders—and now, published voices for justice.

Dr. Eva Brent

Dr. Eva C. Brent is a California-based author and scholar with a doctorate in Human and Social Services and a lifelong passion for storytelling. A proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Brent draws from personal and professional experiences to write stories that uplift and empower. She resides in Southern California with her family and is committed to using her voice to inspire hope, healing, and transformation.

Trish Lewis

Trish Lewis is a U.S. Army veteran, justice reform strategist, and the Director of the Faces of Women Imprisoned (FOWI) program. With advanced degrees from Georgia State, Yale, and Sorbonne Business School, Trish brings a global lens to advocacy, leadership, and entrepreneurship. She co-founded Veterans of Virtue, and through music, politics, and storytelling, she continues to transform trauma into healing for veterans and justice-impacted communities.

Frances Garcia-Newsome

Frances Garcia-Newsome is a Harlem-based poet, quilter, and lifelong advocate for women’s empowerment. A proud Puerto Rican mother of six, she earned her bachelor’s degree at age 50 after a 20-year hiatus. Frances continues to inspire women of all ages with her resilience, creativity, and unwavering belief in the power of faith, family, and self-determination

Loreen Peays

Loreen Tracy Peays is a Bronx-born writer, speaker, and community advocate passionate about faith, healing, and holistic living. A summa cum laude graduate, Loreen empowers women and girls through spiritual mentorship, education, and wellness. Her upcoming book, The 7 Keys to Divine Transformation, blends personal testimony with scripture to offer tools for overcoming fear and reclaiming purpose

Starling Thomas

Starling Thomas is a writer, filmmaker, and justice reform advocate who turned her wrongful incarceration into a platform for change. She is the Communications Director at The LOHM and holds degrees in Public Relations and Screenwriting. Featured in Sheen Magazine and Rolling Out, Starling uses storytelling to challenge systems, uplift justice-impacted voices, and imagine a freer future.

Kristy Laschober

Kristy Laschober is the best-selling author of Perfectly Flawed and a national leader in education and reentry advocacy. After serving five years in prison, she earned a B.S. in Innovation and Leadership and became a driving force behind Oregon’s policy change to remove criminal history from college applications. Through writing, speaking, and mentorship, Kristy empowers people to embrace every part of their journey as purposeful.

More Than a Book. It’s a Movement.

Rewriting Her Story is part of The LOHM’s mission to end the incarceration and poverty of women and girls. This book is not just a literary work—it’s a tool for transformation.

By purchasing this book, you’re:

Supporting justice-impacted women
Fueling advocacy and narrative change
Joining a growing community committed to second chances and equity

Be Part of Her Story

Order your copy of Rewriting Her Story today and share it with someone who needs to believe that healing is possible and power can be reclaimed.

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