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The Grey in White Line: The Story Behind The Walls

This isn’t just a book—it’s a wake-up call. It’s a lifeline. It’s your roadmap to freedom.

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind prison walls?

Have you ever felt like the streets, the system, or even your own choices are pulling you toward failure?

Do you know a young person standing at a dangerous crossroad—one wrong turn away from a life of regret?

What You’ll Discover in The Grey in White Line

The Truth About Prison

No sugarcoating, no glamor. Just the real, raw reality of life inside the system—and why you don’t want to end up there.

How to Make Better Choices

Even when everyone around you is making the wrong ones. This book shows you how to break free from peer pressure and poor decisions.

How to Build a Resilient Mindset

Learn how to take control of your story, stop being a statistic, and start building a life of purpose.

How to Turn Pain into Power

Your struggles aren’t the end. They’re your stepping stones to something greater.

The Truth About Prison

No sugarcoating, no glamor. Just the real, raw reality of life inside the system—and why you don’t want to end up there.

How to Make Better Choices

Even when everyone around you is making the wrong ones. This book shows you how to break free from peer pressure and poor decisions.

How to Build a Resilient Mindset

Learn how to take control of your story, stop being a statistic, and start building a life of purpose.

How to Turn Pain into Power

Your struggles aren’t the end. They’re your stepping stones to something greater.

About Author

Written by Someone who’s Been There…

Bayonle Arashi, a former Texas Correctional Officer and youth mentor, knows what it means to walk the line between destruction and destiny.
He could’ve ended up on the other side of the prison bars—but an early encounter with God and a passion for books saved his life.

Now, he’s on a mission to help others do the same.

This Book is for:

  •  Young adults who feel trapped or lost
  • Parents trying to reach their kids before it’s too late
  • Educators, mentors, and coaches guiding the next generation
  • Anyone tired of seeing potential wasted behind bars
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What Readers Are Saying:

"This book spoke to my soul. I’m buying a copy for every young man in my community.”

Marcus T. Ellison Community Leader & Youth Advocate, Atlanta, GA

“We need this in schools, youth programs, and everywhere our kids are.”

Janelle Rivera Motivational Speaker & Life Coach, New York, NY

“Bayonle doesn’t just write—he reaches. He grabs you by the heart and pulls you into a better future.”

Coach DeShawn Miller High School Educator & Football Coach, Dallas, TX

Don’t wait for the system to define your story.

Give yourself—or someone you love—the chance to turn it around before it’s too late.

Order Your Copy Now

Available in Paperback & eBook

How I Can Help You

I’ve walked the very road you’re on. With over 24 years of experience in both Sports Broadcasting and the Texas Criminal Justice System, I’ve
lived the highs, the lows, and the lessons in between. Today, I use that journey to guide others, sharing the exact strategies, mindset, and
purpose-driven path that helped me navigate two powerful careers and live a life of impact. Now, I’m here to help you do the same.

Learn more about the author at Amazon

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