Six Dimes and a Nickel

Six Dimes and a Nickel (2025) poses a powerful question: What if the worst day of your life became the turning point toward your greatest purpose? Blending memoir and inspirational guide, the book traces the author’s journey from receiving a life sentence in a Texas prison to discovering redemption through helping others. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, it delivers profound lessons on resilience and hope – reminding us that no matter how far we fall, transformation is always possible.

• Those seeking redemption and second-chance stories
• Fans of memoirs with powerful life lessons
• Anyone interested in the power of faith

Damon West is a keynote speaker, college professor, and best-selling author whose journey from a life sentence in a Texas prison to a life of service has inspired audiences worldwide. A former Division I college quarterback turned meth addict and criminal, he transformed his life through faith, recovery, and the powerful “coffee bean” message he now shares with schools, businesses, and sports teams. Today, West uses his platform to mentor others, promote redemption, and show that no matter how far you’ve fallen, change is possible.