Breaking Out: The unbelievable, inspirational true story of a former Class A drug dealer who became a probation worker

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’We’re going to change all this. We’re going to make you a new life.’ From petty shoplifter to gangland empress.From frightened runaway to proud mother.From drug dealer to probatio n worker.Janice Nix lived a life of crime. Groomed to work as a shoplifter in London’s West End, she entered a glamorous underworld of beautiful possessions – and drugs. As she rose to the top of her criminal empire, Janice achieved the money and status her family had never had. But one day, it had to come tumbling down.Several prison stretches later, Janice was reformed – and inspired to join the probation service. Using everything she learned in her years on the streets, she’s devoted her life to ensure girls like her don’t make the same mistakes.This is her story.In Breaking Out, Janice Nix's autobiography, she takes us on a journey through her life, from her days as a criminal in an organised underworld to her transformation into a law enforcement officer. Her story is not just a biography, but a motivational and inspirational self-help guide that shows us that it's never too late to change.For fans of Ruth Kelly (My Fight to the Top), Joe Cusack (Please Don't Leave Me), Ann Cusack (Groomed by a Gang), Kim Chown (Who Will Believe You?), and Chris Atkins (A Bit of a Stretch). Show more