Own a powerful piece of redemption with this authentic hand-signed softcover edition of Conviction by Shawn Balva. Each copy is signed on the inside front cover, and personalization is available—just include the recipient’s name in your order notes for a custom inscription from the author.

From high school football hero to convicted felon—this is the raw, true story of one man’s fall and rise.

“I was the star. My future was bright. But tonight, this star would fall right out of the sky.”

Shawn Balva was the star quarterback of his Las Vegas high school, raised in a non-observant Jewish household with dreams of playing professional football. But when he fell into a dangerous lifestyle fueled by crime, drugs, and self-destruction, his world collapsed. At just 21 years old, he was arrested for armed robbery and sentenced to federal prison.

Behind bars, Shawn faced the truth of who he had become—and made the bold decision to change his life from the inside out.

Conviction is a gripping memoir of transformation, addiction recovery, and personal growth. It’s a true redemption story that takes readers from the glory of the football field to the isolation of a prison cell, revealing a journey of faith, accountability, and the power of second chances.

Ideal for readers who love real-life comeback stories, motivational memoirs, inspirational Jewish authors, or narratives of resilience, recovery, and faith.