First in the Mind and Heart ― A True Story About the Resilience of the Human Spirit

This narrative is a totally spontaneous writing from a jail cell by a man who was falsely accused, convicted, and then incarcerated for an act, which he did not commit. This is his story of overcoming a deplorable experience by choosing to not give in to despair and hatred. His attitude of love and hope are an inspiration to all.

Wayland Matthew Fox is a native Texan, married, with 3 children, 2 grandchildren and a huge extended family of friends and loved ones across the US. At present he is an independent contractor as a sales agent for a large company. He has spent much of the last 25 years exploring and speaking out about the issues and ramifications of alcoholism, abuse and addiction. Currently living on Lake Livingston, he stays in touch with childhood friends, loves fishing, gardening,writing poetry, tinkering in his garage, a good argument and wants to live forever.