A true story
Willing to Change
The story of a young man from the Bronx who found his family in the streets, lost his freedom, and was given a second chance through faith and education.
- Author
- George Marrero
- Setting
- The Bronx, New York
- Available on
- Amazon

Synopsis
A Story That Must Be Told.
This is a much-needed book for these times of violence we are living in. The true story of George Marrero is a story that must be told.
Willing to Change follows the life of a young man who grew up in the Bronx of New York City in the 1980s. It was a time when change and new ideas were coming about. Yet while prosperity flourished in other parts of the city, its ghettos and housing projects were just as violent as ever.
Coming from a dysfunctional family, the author made the streets his new family. He became part of the neighborhood crew, which led him into more violence and eventually to prison. When all hope appeared to be lost, he was given a second chance through faith and education.
This story shows the transformation of a person who is willing to change.
If you or someone you love struggle through difficult situations that appear impossible to overcome, your lives too can be changed.
From the author’s message to readers
George Marrero overcame life’s harshest obstacles through faith in God, perseverance, and education. He invites you to read and reflect. Wherever you may find yourself, behind a desk, in a church, in the streets, or in a prison, this story will have an impact on your life.
Key themes
What This Book Is About.
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Personal transformation
How a life shaped by the streets can be reshaped by the decision to change.
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Faith
Belief in God as the anchor that held when every other door had closed.
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Perseverance
Getting up again, and again, through obstacles that seemed impossible.
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Second chances
What becomes possible when all hope appears lost and a new path opens.
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Education
Learning as a way out, and as a way forward.
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Hope
The conviction that your life, or the life of someone you love, can be changed too.
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One Decision Can Change Everything.
Experience the inspiring journey of Willing to Change, a true story written for anyone who needs to believe that a different life is possible.
