Description
A stark and unflinching examination of America's prison system from an insider's perspective, this book reveals the brutal realities of incarceration and its far-reaching consequences for both prisoners and society at large. Through vivid storytelling and personal narrative, the author exposes the systemic injustices that pervade correctional institutions—where arbitrary decisions determine fates and profit motives override rehabilitation. By documenting life behind bars in intimate detail, the work challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about how the criminal justice system operates and who truly benefits from mass incarceration. This powerful account serves as both a cautionary tale and a call for reform, shedding light on the human cost of a system that prioritizes punishment over redemption.
Available Editions
paperback
Tilbury House Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2014
223 pages
ISBN: 9780884484134
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Life in Prison: Eight Hours at a Time by Robert Reilly.