Hiram Ben Israel, a native of Fort Myers, Florida, is a father and author who has faced the challenges of incarceration. Despite being sentenced to 30 years in prison for a mistake made in his youth, Hiram has used his time to reflect, grow, and transform his life. His experiences have fueled a passion for writing, which he hopes will inspire positive change and redemption.

Through his books, Hiram aims to share the stories of personal growth and transformation that he has witnessed in prison, highlighting the potential for individuals to change and make amends. As part of a continuing movement to raise awareness about the realities of incarceration and its impact on families, Hiram seeks to be a voice for the truth about what goes on in the lives of fathers in prison. Alongside his fellow inmates, Hiram has owned up to his mistakes and is dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration that threatens to ensnare the next generation. By sharing his story, Hiram hopes to inspire a more compassionate and just society, where fathers can be rehabilitated and reunited with their families, and where children can grow up without the burden of having a parent behind bars.

Sentenced: September 2003

Released: November 2022

“My L Equals My Brothers E L, Yarah & Samuel Ben Israel”