I spent 18 years plotting a murder. Here's why I chose forgiveness. | Marcus Doe | TEDxMileHigh

For 18 years, Liberian refugee Marcus Doe had one single goal: find the man who'd killed his father and murder him. No one in his life knew, but this secret ruled his life. It was his North Star. In this courageous talk, Marcus explains how he eventually found forgiveness and how it changed his life. A native of Liberia, West Africa, Marcus immigrated to the United States when he was 14 years old during the Liberian civil war. He began his career in education, and after seven years as a middle school teacher, Marcus got his MDiv at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. Currently, he works with Providence and CrossPurpose in Denver, Colorado. Marcus published his autobiography, Catching Ricebirds, in 2016. He enjoys spending time with his wife & daughter and playing soccer. His dream is to increase literacy in West Africa. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx