Description
Piper Kerman's memoir chronicles her unexpected journey into the American penal system after a past mistake catches up with her. Sentenced to fifteen months in a federal women's prison, the privileged Smith College graduate must navigate a world of strict codes, arbitrary rules, and diverse fellow inmates. Through her experiences, Kerman offers a rare and intimate look at the lives of incarcerated women, exploring the bonds formed and the resilience found within the system. This powerful narrative is both heartbreaking and humorous, shedding light on the realities of prison life and the humanity that persists even behind bars.
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paperback
Random House
Published Mar 8, 2011
354 pages
ISBN: 9780385523394
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman.