Inside: The Story of One Prisoner and One Prisoner's Friends in the Federal Penitentiary for Women

by Helen Bryan

The Story of One Prisoner and One Prisoner's Friends in the Federal Penitentiary for Women is a non-fiction book written by Helen Bryan. The book is based on the true story of a woman named Lizzie Nelson, who was sentenced to prison for a crime she did not commit. The story follows Lizzie's journey through the federal penitentiary for women and the relationships she builds with other inmates.The book explores the harsh realities of prison life, including the violence, abuse, and corruption that exists within the system. It also sheds light on the struggles faced by women in prison, including the lack of resources and support available to them.Throughout the book, Lizzie forms close bonds with a group of fellow inmates who become her friends and allies. Together, they navigate the challenges of prison life and work to support one another through their struggles.Overall, Inside offers a compelling and thought-provoking look at the realities of the prison system and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

318 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2011

About the author

Helen Bryan is an American-born writer living in London for many years She qualified and practised as a barrister in England before giving up law to concentrate on a biography of fellow Virginian Martha Washington (MARTHA WASHINGTON FIRST LADY OF LIBERTY published by John Wiley in the USA in 2002 which won an Award of Merit from the Colonial Dames of America. WAR BRIDES (published by Penguin Books in the UK in 2007) is Helen's first novel. It features five young women, the war brides of the title, and is a multilayered saga of watime romances, a daring rescue plot, and long delayed revenge. It is now available on Kindle as well as paperback. A second novel, THE SISTERHOOD, will come out soon. Readers feedback and comments are welcome.