Book excerpt: They Gave Him Life: From an XCON to an ICON is the story of Willie C. Harrison Jr. who was sentenced to life in prison plus twenty years at the age of 17 for the murder of his friend. After his release from, Willie had a hard time adjusting to being FREE. They Gave Him Life is the uncut and unadulterated truth of the circumstances that lead to Willie's incarceration as well as the hardships that Willie has faced as he tries to redeem himself in society.