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Life in Prison: Eight Hours at a Time
After 13 years of struggling in the music business, Robert Reilly found himself broke and on the edge of despair. The specter of success in the music business had become a monster about to ruin his family life. Something had to change, or something was going to break beyond repair.
A chance conversation with a neighbor led him to apply, somewhat half-heartedly, for a job at the county prison. Although he hated the thought of a “real job,” a regular salary of $40,000 with benefits, and paid time off seemed like a small fortune. “Amazingly, I somehow got hired. So, in an effort to do the right thing and put my family first, I left the madness of the music business and entered the insanity of the U.S. prison system.”
Robert Reilly served a seven-year term as a prison guard in Pennsylvania and Maine. Entering America’s industrial prison system in search of a way to support his young family, the struggling musician found himself in a looking-glass world where, often, only the uniforms distinguished guards from prisoners. Life in Prison chronicles the horrors of a place where justice is arbitrary, outcomes are preordained, and the private sector makes big money while the public looks away. This is Reilly’s story of doing time.
To call the experience sobering would be the ultimate “As time crawls by, I become jealous of the inmates leaving the prison. I start to slip; I start to feel like I’m losing my faith. Any trace of innocence that I thought I still had starts to evaporate. I begin to feel trapped, imprisoned, locked in a dark heartbreaking world, just like an inmate.”
A chance conversation with a neighbor led him to apply, somewhat half-heartedly, for a job at the county prison. Although he hated the thought of a “real job,” a regular salary of $40,000 with benefits, and paid time off seemed like a small fortune. “Amazingly, I somehow got hired. So, in an effort to do the right thing and put my family first, I left the madness of the music business and entered the insanity of the U.S. prison system.”
Robert Reilly served a seven-year term as a prison guard in Pennsylvania and Maine. Entering America’s industrial prison system in search of a way to support his young family, the struggling musician found himself in a looking-glass world where, often, only the uniforms distinguished guards from prisoners. Life in Prison chronicles the horrors of a place where justice is arbitrary, outcomes are preordained, and the private sector makes big money while the public looks away. This is Reilly’s story of doing time.
To call the experience sobering would be the ultimate “As time crawls by, I become jealous of the inmates leaving the prison. I start to slip; I start to feel like I’m losing my faith. Any trace of innocence that I thought I still had starts to evaporate. I begin to feel trapped, imprisoned, locked in a dark heartbreaking world, just like an inmate.”
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First published October 1, 2014
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Robert Reilly
18 books10 followersRobert Reilly has worked as a musician, a rock-climbing guide, and a maximum-security prison guard. His memoir ‘Life in Prison: Eight Hours at a Time’ won a Silver Medal at the 2015 IBPA Awards for Best New Voice and was a finalist in the memoir category at the 2015 Maine Literary Awards.
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April 13, 2016
Another prison book to help me flesh out my understanding of our prison system. This one was written by Robert Reilly an English immigrant who had to give up a floundering music career to provide for his growing family. He became a prison guard for 7 years in both PA and Maine, his first "real job".
He did a great job of taking the reader inside the prison and giving us an unvarnished look at the inmates, the other guards, and the environment.
When Robert entered the system, he was a respectful man who believed in the dignity of all of his fellow human beings. He had a sense of humor and a strong work ethic. Seven years later, he was disillusioned and on the brink of a breakdown. He quit and found a job as a boat builder. He left behind many corrupt, unstable guards who abused their power on a daily basis. "The people who run the prisons often committed much greater crimes than the men and women who were incarcerated."
I had no idea that for profit prisons have become such big multi-millionaire businesses. It is financially advantageous to keep building more prisons and jamming up the ones we have. We house one fourth of the incarcerated people in the world. In PA, we spend an average of $50,000 a year per inmate and $15,000 a year per student. Something is very much wrong with that picture.
The mentally ill make up about a third of the population. Prisons have unfortunately become the "default caregiver" for the severely mentally ill.
The stories he told about these inmates were especially sad.
Once again I am convinced that solitary confinement is counterproductive.
The amount and variety of meds that are given to subdue inmates is mind-blowing. The amount of time they are in their cells in The PA prison seems inhumane. The severity of their punishment seems to have more to do with their financial options than their actual crime.
There are an abundance of supervisors while guards are asked to keep tabs on 96 inmates. The amount of mandatory overtime that the guards had to work was astounding. Sick calls made it extremely tough for the guards to have any sort of home life. (Heaven forbid that a supervisor be reassigned.) Robert once had to work 24 hours straight. He often had to work double shifts.
In Maine, they had more programs for the inmates. This looked good on paper. but the reality of it was that they didn't have enough guards to safely implement the programs.
The recidivism rate averages 60% in US prisons. This tells me that we need to do better. My next book will be written by a prisoner but I need a break. I'm having too many nightmares about prison right now.
He did a great job of taking the reader inside the prison and giving us an unvarnished look at the inmates, the other guards, and the environment.
When Robert entered the system, he was a respectful man who believed in the dignity of all of his fellow human beings. He had a sense of humor and a strong work ethic. Seven years later, he was disillusioned and on the brink of a breakdown. He quit and found a job as a boat builder. He left behind many corrupt, unstable guards who abused their power on a daily basis. "The people who run the prisons often committed much greater crimes than the men and women who were incarcerated."
I had no idea that for profit prisons have become such big multi-millionaire businesses. It is financially advantageous to keep building more prisons and jamming up the ones we have. We house one fourth of the incarcerated people in the world. In PA, we spend an average of $50,000 a year per inmate and $15,000 a year per student. Something is very much wrong with that picture.
The mentally ill make up about a third of the population. Prisons have unfortunately become the "default caregiver" for the severely mentally ill.
The stories he told about these inmates were especially sad.
Once again I am convinced that solitary confinement is counterproductive.
The amount and variety of meds that are given to subdue inmates is mind-blowing. The amount of time they are in their cells in The PA prison seems inhumane. The severity of their punishment seems to have more to do with their financial options than their actual crime.
There are an abundance of supervisors while guards are asked to keep tabs on 96 inmates. The amount of mandatory overtime that the guards had to work was astounding. Sick calls made it extremely tough for the guards to have any sort of home life. (Heaven forbid that a supervisor be reassigned.) Robert once had to work 24 hours straight. He often had to work double shifts.
In Maine, they had more programs for the inmates. This looked good on paper. but the reality of it was that they didn't have enough guards to safely implement the programs.
The recidivism rate averages 60% in US prisons. This tells me that we need to do better. My next book will be written by a prisoner but I need a break. I'm having too many nightmares about prison right now.
November 5, 2014
I found this story very well told. It begins in a very dramatic fashion and makes you want to know more. It has moments of both heartbreak and humor and the voice of the author lets you hear the frustration with the system as he experienced it. Having once worked as a corrections officer myself (albeit on a smaller scale at a local jail) I found it very true to life. Leadership, both good and bad, can really make a difference in that kind of setting. As can dealing with challenging co-workers. It never fails that in jobs where people have power over others, that some abuse that power. And now that I run a program with inmates at MSP, one of the prisons mentioned, I have seen some of the other things he had to deal with as well. Thankfully my program has a much more positive vibe connected to it. (K-9 Corrections, where inmates train dogs for the local shelter.) I think this is a must read for anyone considering working in the corrections field. It is a very eye opening look at the prison system as a whole, as well as the mental health aspect of the system. It is also a haunting look at human nature and some of the bad things we don't want to think about. I highly recommend this book for anyone that is interested in the reality of our complicated, and not always effective nor fair, justice system.
November 19, 2017
This is an amazing book that describes life as a corrections officer. The good, the bad and the ugly. The author did a great job describing the different prisons, different inmates (using aliases) and the things he saw and experienced for many years on the job. Some funny, some sad, some scary or horrifying. Plus the author includes some pretty sad statistics about "prison companies" who run prisons as profitable corporations and it is NOT in their best interest to rehab the prisoners. This is all backed by websites, research sources, etc. I had heard and read about much of this: the #of prisoners per capita in the US, stuff like that.. But this just puts it all in perspective. No wonder the good officers leave the system after just a few years - what a depressing and grueling environment. Some prisons being better than others.
I really recommend this book.
I really recommend this book.
July 1, 2019
Having read a book about prison from the POV of a prisoner, i found it rather intriguing to do it from a guard's point. I wasn't disappointed at all. The dynamics not only among the prisoners, but the prisoners with the the staff or the staff members themselves was quite eye-opening. Reilly managed to transcribe on paper those little glimpses of the gray zone between being in or out. Between good and evil. The guards are practically a kind of prisoners themselves, no matter how you see it.
Some prisoners interactions and stories were fascinating, to say the least.
Highly advised read if you want a deep sociological perspective from the function of prison institute, with a focus on the psychology of its participants.
Some prisoners interactions and stories were fascinating, to say the least.
Highly advised read if you want a deep sociological perspective from the function of prison institute, with a focus on the psychology of its participants.
November 23, 2024
I met Robert at a young age when his youngest son started going to my elementary school in Maine, and they moved onto our street. Everyone instantly loved the family. Robert is a kind family man. This book takes us through the decisions that led to him starting his first job as a prison guard, and all the way through his decisions to leave the career. Roberts good heart and personality is shown through many stories of inmate and co worker interactions. I also loved him showing and inside glimpse of how prisons in multiple states are ran, and the harsh reality of the administrations and the people employed.
August 22, 2019
Robert Reilly was a struggling musician from England with a growing family to support. His foray into corrections began when he applied for a CO position in the Pennsylvania State Prison, and for over five years experienced a fate similar to the inmates: He became a prisoner.
Reilly's "Life in Prison" lacks the guts and gore of other memoirs, but his narrative gives readers a glimpse of what he experienced as a prison guard, and his views of the criminal justice system.
The nadir moment of Reilly's job as a CO was when he was close to breaking, and a guard told him that "when he hates the inmates so much he'll love them." It was then that Reilly realized he was becoming as dysfunctional as the prison, and left. This was probably the best decision he made, as it was just a matter of time before he became another bad guard.
I gave it four stars because the ending left much to be desired. So he runs into the man who hired him as a prison guard, who tells him things are worse than before. Well, it wasn't that great to begin with. What is Reilly doing now? What’s his take on leaving? Answers to these questions would have made Life in Prison more memorable.
Reilly's "Life in Prison" lacks the guts and gore of other memoirs, but his narrative gives readers a glimpse of what he experienced as a prison guard, and his views of the criminal justice system.
The nadir moment of Reilly's job as a CO was when he was close to breaking, and a guard told him that "when he hates the inmates so much he'll love them." It was then that Reilly realized he was becoming as dysfunctional as the prison, and left. This was probably the best decision he made, as it was just a matter of time before he became another bad guard.
I gave it four stars because the ending left much to be desired. So he runs into the man who hired him as a prison guard, who tells him things are worse than before. Well, it wasn't that great to begin with. What is Reilly doing now? What’s his take on leaving? Answers to these questions would have made Life in Prison more memorable.
July 5, 2023
Robert Reilly was a struggling musician from England with a growing family to support. His foray into corrections began when he applied for a CO position in the Pennsylvania State Prison, and for over five years experienced a fate similar to the inmates: He became a prisoner.
Reilly's "Life in Prison" lacks the guts and gore of other memoirs, but his narrative gives readers a glimpse of what he experienced as a prison guard, and his views of the criminal justice system.
The nadir moment of Reilly's job as a CO was when he was close to breaking, and a guard told him that "when he hates the inmates so much he'll love them." It was then that Reilly realized he was becoming as dysfunctional as the prison, and left. This was probably the best decision he made, as it was just a matter of time before he became another bad guard.
I gave it four stars because the ending left much to be desired. So he runs into the man who hired him as a prison guard, who tells him things are worse than before. Well, wasn't too great to begin with. What is Reilly doing now, his take on leaving? Answers to these questions would have made Life in Prison more memorable.
Reilly's "Life in Prison" lacks the guts and gore of other memoirs, but his narrative gives readers a glimpse of what he experienced as a prison guard, and his views of the criminal justice system.
The nadir moment of Reilly's job as a CO was when he was close to breaking, and a guard told him that "when he hates the inmates so much he'll love them." It was then that Reilly realized he was becoming as dysfunctional as the prison, and left. This was probably the best decision he made, as it was just a matter of time before he became another bad guard.
I gave it four stars because the ending left much to be desired. So he runs into the man who hired him as a prison guard, who tells him things are worse than before. Well, wasn't too great to begin with. What is Reilly doing now, his take on leaving? Answers to these questions would have made Life in Prison more memorable.
July 6, 2023
Robert Reilly was a struggling musician from England with a growing family to support. His foray into corrections began when he applied for a CO position in the Pennsylvania State Prison, and for over five years experienced a fate similar to the inmates: He became a prisoner.
Reilly's "Life in Prison" lacks the guts and gore of other memoirs, but his narrative gives readers a glimpse of what he experienced as a prison guard, and his views of the criminal justice system.
The nadir moment of Reilly's job as a CO was when he was close to breaking, and a guard told him that "when he hates the inmates so much he'll love them." It was then that Reilly realized he was becoming as dysfunctional as the prison, and left. This was probably the best decision he made, as it was just a matter of time before he became another bad guard.
I gave it four stars because the ending left much to be desired. So he runs into the man who hired him as a prison guard, who tells him things are worse than before. Well, wasn't too great to begin with. What is Reilly doing now, his take on leaving? Answers to these questions would have made Life in Prison more memorable.
Reilly's "Life in Prison" lacks the guts and gore of other memoirs, but his narrative gives readers a glimpse of what he experienced as a prison guard, and his views of the criminal justice system.
The nadir moment of Reilly's job as a CO was when he was close to breaking, and a guard told him that "when he hates the inmates so much he'll love them." It was then that Reilly realized he was becoming as dysfunctional as the prison, and left. This was probably the best decision he made, as it was just a matter of time before he became another bad guard.
I gave it four stars because the ending left much to be desired. So he runs into the man who hired him as a prison guard, who tells him things are worse than before. Well, wasn't too great to begin with. What is Reilly doing now, his take on leaving? Answers to these questions would have made Life in Prison more memorable.
April 17, 2018
Very well done book. I enjoyed the authors voice and his perspective. I feel that I have read a fair number of books on prisons or books told from an inmates point of view but I think this was the first time I have read one from a CO's POV.
He has an interesting view being as he is an immigrant from England and also his musical background.
He has an interesting view being as he is an immigrant from England and also his musical background.
March 31, 2019
This book opened my eyes further into the injustices that are hidden from public view. Rob’s experiences as a prison guard offer a personal view into one of America’s worst problems. Though I applaud Rob for escaping from the system, I also wonder about the potential solutions we can come up with given the complexities explored in this piece.
August 16, 2018
Wow
Eye opening, correct in all aspects and painted with a broad but heavy brush stroke that, more or less, accurately describes the vicious cycle of day to day life on the inside, from the "outside."
Eye opening, correct in all aspects and painted with a broad but heavy brush stroke that, more or less, accurately describes the vicious cycle of day to day life on the inside, from the "outside."
October 31, 2016
interesting book as told from a prison guards point of view from working in the corrections system for many years.
December 23, 2021
I know the author hated his job. Wanted to read more stories about the day to day prison life. Disappointing.
February 9, 2016
I may add more to this review at a later date...
I gave this book 4 stars not because it is written particularly well, but more because it gets so much right. Reading Rob Reilly's thoughts was disturbingly like reading my own. American Corrections is the same, whether in Pennsylvania, Maine, or Michigan. What makes this book unique is the perspective from which it is written. Most books detailing corrections in America are written from academic, administrative, and/or political positions far removed from the blood, dirt, stench, sweat, and insanity of the cell blocks and units.
This book is mostly a collection of anecdotes, musings, and autobiographical sketches covering the 6 or so years the author spent as a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, and then Maine. He obviously (and admittedly) kept a personal journal, which provided the material for the book. I've often regretted not doing the same over the years, just to be able to remember facts more accurately. I think every CO w/ any time under their duty belt would be able to fill a book of this size or larger w/ similar tales.
Thankfully at my location I've not had to endure quite the depths of hopelessness Reilly did in Maine prior to his finding a new line of work, but many of the same organisational weaknesses exist, to a greater or lesser degree.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who works or has ever worked the line in corrections, or who is thinking of getting into the career field, or who is just plain interested in peering through a small window to "life on the inside." I would suggest it as necessary reading to those who are in any supervisory or administrative position in corrections, but I won't hold my breath.
I gave this book 4 stars not because it is written particularly well, but more because it gets so much right. Reading Rob Reilly's thoughts was disturbingly like reading my own. American Corrections is the same, whether in Pennsylvania, Maine, or Michigan. What makes this book unique is the perspective from which it is written. Most books detailing corrections in America are written from academic, administrative, and/or political positions far removed from the blood, dirt, stench, sweat, and insanity of the cell blocks and units.
This book is mostly a collection of anecdotes, musings, and autobiographical sketches covering the 6 or so years the author spent as a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, and then Maine. He obviously (and admittedly) kept a personal journal, which provided the material for the book. I've often regretted not doing the same over the years, just to be able to remember facts more accurately. I think every CO w/ any time under their duty belt would be able to fill a book of this size or larger w/ similar tales.
Thankfully at my location I've not had to endure quite the depths of hopelessness Reilly did in Maine prior to his finding a new line of work, but many of the same organisational weaknesses exist, to a greater or lesser degree.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who works or has ever worked the line in corrections, or who is thinking of getting into the career field, or who is just plain interested in peering through a small window to "life on the inside." I would suggest it as necessary reading to those who are in any supervisory or administrative position in corrections, but I won't hold my breath.
September 1, 2015
I just finished this book last night. . .I wrote my first review for Amazon today, never have done that before.
This book hit so close to home but yet was so enlightening to me. Many books have been written from the prisoner's point of view. This is the first book I've read written from the correction officer's point of view. It's not so pretty.
My husband was a corrections officer in a county jail, granted, not as big as what Mr. Reilly was dealing with, but yet some of the same situations. My husband would talk about situations at the jail and I thought I was relating but he would always so, no, you just don't quite understand where I'm coming from. I thought he was wrong. After reading this book, he was so right. I had no clue the day to day issues he was really dealing with regarding inmates.
Mr. Reilly and the way he treated inmates made me hope that was the way my husband did, you treat them with respect, they will respect you right back. But the working conditions are deplorable, the hours of mandated overtime become an issue, and administration is oblivious to it all because as long as they have that bottom line covered, it's not on them.
I was very thankful to read at the end that Mr. Reilly was able to get out of that job. . . .my husband wasn't able to leave as much as work as he would have liked and it weighed heavy on his mind, along with the double shift work and other issues. . . .
This book hit so close to home but yet was so enlightening to me. Many books have been written from the prisoner's point of view. This is the first book I've read written from the correction officer's point of view. It's not so pretty.
My husband was a corrections officer in a county jail, granted, not as big as what Mr. Reilly was dealing with, but yet some of the same situations. My husband would talk about situations at the jail and I thought I was relating but he would always so, no, you just don't quite understand where I'm coming from. I thought he was wrong. After reading this book, he was so right. I had no clue the day to day issues he was really dealing with regarding inmates.
Mr. Reilly and the way he treated inmates made me hope that was the way my husband did, you treat them with respect, they will respect you right back. But the working conditions are deplorable, the hours of mandated overtime become an issue, and administration is oblivious to it all because as long as they have that bottom line covered, it's not on them.
I was very thankful to read at the end that Mr. Reilly was able to get out of that job. . . .my husband wasn't able to leave as much as work as he would have liked and it weighed heavy on his mind, along with the double shift work and other issues. . . .
June 28, 2021
Didn't overly enjoy this book.
Robert Reilly is a good writer, for sure. Guffawed hardcore at the story of the toad/bullfrog - funniest thing I've read for a while, and kind of heartwarming, in a strange and twisted way. But overall it felt like the writing was somewhat egocentric.
It was upsetting that the writer complained about the paltry number of probably poorly-run prison self-improvement classes (you can now furl your umbrella. That previous sentence should have come with a weather warning.) To be clear: he wasn't complaining that there were too few classes; he was complaining that there were too many! After reading that, the stars started to fall away :(
All the complaints about pi** and p**p... well it's prisons, innit. It's not exactly an English garden party in there. The inmates live right in the middle of all that excretory goodness 24/7. The guards can go home at the end of their shift(s).
As said above: good writing, easy to read. But I don't think I'm ready to read any of the author's other books at this stage.
I haven't read it 2 times. Dunno why it's showing that.
Robert Reilly is a good writer, for sure. Guffawed hardcore at the story of the toad/bullfrog - funniest thing I've read for a while, and kind of heartwarming, in a strange and twisted way. But overall it felt like the writing was somewhat egocentric.
It was upsetting that the writer complained about the paltry number of probably poorly-run prison self-improvement classes (you can now furl your umbrella. That previous sentence should have come with a weather warning.) To be clear: he wasn't complaining that there were too few classes; he was complaining that there were too many! After reading that, the stars started to fall away :(
All the complaints about pi** and p**p... well it's prisons, innit. It's not exactly an English garden party in there. The inmates live right in the middle of all that excretory goodness 24/7. The guards can go home at the end of their shift(s).
As said above: good writing, easy to read. But I don't think I'm ready to read any of the author's other books at this stage.
I haven't read it 2 times. Dunno why it's showing that.
April 11, 2016
An eye-opener!
Author Robert Reilly gives anyone reading his book, a first-hand look at prison-life, both from the point of view as a warden, and to a lesser degree, from the point of view as a prisoner ... and he tells it like it is, sugar-coating nothing, whether one wishes to hear about the problems facing both prisoners and the prison system, alike, or not! A real eye-opener to the short-comings of what prisons do provide (as opposed to what they could provide) and an even greater eye-opener as to the costs (both in monetary and in human terms) that we incur as a nation to run this far-from-ideal prison system. Good for Reilly for having the guts to expose us all to the 'brokenness' of the prison system in the U.S. (at the time of this expose, anyway) and let us hope that there are people out there that know of these failings and, more, who act to repair this brokenness . Perhaps Reilly's book will provide the impetus (or may have already provided the impetus) for positive change in the U.S. prison system ... one can hope, anyway.
Author Robert Reilly gives anyone reading his book, a first-hand look at prison-life, both from the point of view as a warden, and to a lesser degree, from the point of view as a prisoner ... and he tells it like it is, sugar-coating nothing, whether one wishes to hear about the problems facing both prisoners and the prison system, alike, or not! A real eye-opener to the short-comings of what prisons do provide (as opposed to what they could provide) and an even greater eye-opener as to the costs (both in monetary and in human terms) that we incur as a nation to run this far-from-ideal prison system. Good for Reilly for having the guts to expose us all to the 'brokenness' of the prison system in the U.S. (at the time of this expose, anyway) and let us hope that there are people out there that know of these failings and, more, who act to repair this brokenness . Perhaps Reilly's book will provide the impetus (or may have already provided the impetus) for positive change in the U.S. prison system ... one can hope, anyway.
June 4, 2015
I really enjoyed this book which is unlike anything I've ever read. It was really well written and I was riveted every step of the way. It was a real, unapologetic look at what the American prison system is like for a prison guard and it wasn't pretty. I would recommend this book to anyone - even if you don't think you would like a non-fiction novel.
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June 8, 2015From the guards point if view
As a watcher of Locked Up on TV, this book tells about prison life from the guard's side. Maybe we need a TV show depicting the other side. A real eye opener about the state of our prisons. A good read from a guard that really seemed to care about the prisoners.
As a watcher of Locked Up on TV, this book tells about prison life from the guard's side. Maybe we need a TV show depicting the other side. A real eye opener about the state of our prisons. A good read from a guard that really seemed to care about the prisoners.
August 5, 2015
Another Perspective
As a person who has worked with several facets of the criminal justice system, I always look for different perspectives on the system. The title caught my eye as I never really though of the corrections job in that manner. This book takes a hard look at prison from a corrections officer perspective and raises some thought provoking questions.
As a person who has worked with several facets of the criminal justice system, I always look for different perspectives on the system. The title caught my eye as I never really though of the corrections job in that manner. This book takes a hard look at prison from a corrections officer perspective and raises some thought provoking questions.
May 28, 2015
Totally enjoyed this book! I felt like I was right there with him throughout the whole story. An excellent writer! I would certainly reread. I'm going to check to see if he has written anything else and would like to read it.
April 20, 2015
The book was very well written and not sugar coated.
May 25, 2015
I enjoyed reading this. Whether it's entirely factual or not -- well, I'm not sure? But it was interesting to have an artist's perspective on being a prison guard, and it was really nicely written.
June 7, 2015
Excellent portrayal
The writing is excellent and the facts, I believe, are accurate. Glad the author escaped. Enjoy your family and happiness!
The writing is excellent and the facts, I believe, are accurate. Glad the author escaped. Enjoy your family and happiness!
July 31, 2015
A great book about being a prison guard. Clearly written and quick to read.
September 11, 2015
Disturbing material about an institution that I never want my family or me to see, but interesting and well-written.
January 5, 2021
Reread.
April 26, 2015
Thought provoking and humorous. Loved it!!
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