The Love Prison Made and Unmade

My Story

By: Ebony Roberts

Narrated by: Robin Miles

With echoes of Just Mercy and An American Marriage, a remarkable memoir of a woman who falls in love with an incarcerated man—a poignant story of hope and disappointment that lays bare the toll prison takes not only on those behind bars, but on their families and relationships.

Ebony’s parents were high school sweethearts and married young. By the time Ebony was born, the marriage was disintegrating. As a little girl she witnessed her parents’ brutal verbal and physical fights, fueled by her father’s alcoholism. Then her father tried to kill her mother.

Those experiences drastically affected the way Ebony viewed love and set the pattern for her future romantic relationships. Despite being an educated and strong-minded woman determined not to repeat the mistakes of her parents—she would have a fairytale love—Ebony found herself drawn to bad-boys: men who cheated; men who verbally abused her; men who disappointed her. Fed up, she swore to wait for the partner God chose for her.

Then she met Shaka Senghor. Though she felt an intense spiritual connection, Ebony struggled with the idea that this man behind bars for murder could be the good love God had for her. Through letters and visits, she and Shaka fell deeply in love.

Once Shaka came home, Ebony thought the worst was behind them. But Shaka’s release was the beginning of the end.

The Love Prison Made and Unmade is heartfelt. It reveals powerful lessons about love, sacrifice, courage, and forgiveness; of living your highest principles and learning not to judge someone by their worst acts. Ultimately, it is a stark reminder of the emotional cost of American justice on human lives—the partners, wives, children, and friends—beyond the prison walls.

Amazing Story, but heavy.

I needed Shaka to get it together. Lol. I really was hoping he would but.... I guess estimator had more growing to do.

Wow!

This was a beautiful love story that was wonderfully told. I loved how the author opens up and bares her soul….taking me on a familiar journey of her love and heartbreak.

A good read

If you’ve never been in this position this book gives you a graphic look at what it’s like to “date” someone in prison. At the very end they said words that rang so true ...he made promises no man coming home from prison should make. If you’re looking for a good read and open minded this is just the book. I throughly enjoyed it.

REALITY CHECK

I loved this book as I myself is currently in a similar relationship. This book changed my perspective and asking the right questions. I definitely recommend.

Awesome listening!

Engaging! DOPE!! I purchased this beautiful story via eBook to read while on vacation. Because of my own hectic days, I decided to finish using Audible. I am so glad I did! I remained drawn into Shaka & Ebony's love, journeys and quests to beat the odds. I didn't want to story to end! I cant wait to see what brilliance comes next. I also want to shout out Robin Miles! Bravo! I felt as if I was a fly on the wall. Great performance.