Dr. Perrie Daniell Gibson, Dr. Perrie Daniell Gibson, who writes under the pseudonym Yahkhahnahn Ammi, is the acclaimed author of the Live or Die Tryin’ memoir series. His powerful three-part narrative chronicles his extraordinary journey through wrongful incarceration, homelessness, fatherhood, and ultimately, redemption and reinvention.

A minister, chaplain, and TEFL-certified ESL instructor, Dr. Gibson holds a Ph.D. and serves as a peer supervisor specialist, passionately advocating for literacy, healing, and social justice. His work inspires readers and students alike to transform adversity into purpose.

The name Yahkhahnahn Ammi, meaning “God is compassionate and merciful,” is a sacred marker of Dr. Gibson’s profound post-incarceration transformation. While he writes under both names, this dual identity reflects the distinct spiritual and personal evolutions that define his life and work—not to confuse, but to illuminate.

Through his books, teachings, and outreach, Dr. Gibson encourages all people to live with truth, grace, and divine purpose.