A Day in Prison: An Insider's Guide to Life Behind Bars
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Rating | : | 4.67 (983 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1510717803 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-10-07 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Also included is updated contact information for resources and helpful organizations. A Day in Prison is structured like an actual day in prison, tracking where in the building an inmate might be at any given point in a twenty-four hour period, what they should be doing at that time, and what to watch out for. This realistic, thorough guide is based on the author’s own time in a federal penitentiary and his years coaching peoplefrom soccer moms to NBA starson how to survive on the inside.. The prison culture, detailed here, is maintained by violence; Fuller teaches inmates how to interact with convicts, prison guards, and administrators in different situations, so as to avoid bodily harm as much as possible, insisting prisoners embrace their new life as a cog in a system they cannot change. Fuller also offers specific suggestions for filling the hours in ways that benefit inmates in their daily prison life, provides meaning, and even prepares them for release. From doing laundry in “the hole” to surviving a fight, this book offers invaluable advice for both prisoners and their families, as well as plenty of first-hand stories. Prison Coach John “Doc” Fuller illustrates what life is like behind bars from morning roll call to ligh
John Doc” Fuller is a public speaker and one of the pioneers of the modern prison consulting industry. He draws upon his own experience spending eleven years in prison for the insight and realism that he brings to his work. He currently lives in New York, New York.Holly Lorincz is the author or coauthor of several works of fiction and nonfiction as well as a teacher and editor. She lives in Portland, Oregon.. Her most recent book was Smart Mouth, which won th
He draws upon his own experience spending eleven years in prison for the insight and realism that he brings to his work. About the AuthorJohn Doc” Fuller is a public speaker and one of the pioneers of the modern prison consulting industry. She lives in Portland, Oregon.. He currently lives in New York, New York.Holly Lorincz is the author or coauthor of several works of fiction and nonfiction as well as a teacher and editor. Her most recent book was Smart Mouth, which won the 2014 Bronze Independent Publisher's national book award