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Photos: “Prison to Purpose: A Past That Shaped My Future” book release

Photo by Mark Gilliland / City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod signs copies of her new book, "Prison to Purpose: A Past That Shaped My Future."
Photo by Mark Gilliland / City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod signs copies of her new book, "Prison to Purpose: A Past That Shaped My Future." Photo by Mark Gilliland / City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod signs copies of her new book, "Prison to Purpose: A Past That Shaped My Future."

City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod signed copies of her new book about going from prison to holding public office during its official release party at Allgood’s Used Books and Coffee.