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ISBN13: 9780874221985
ISBN10: 0874221986
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Gordon's account of teaching writing in Washington prisons is aided by essays and stories contributed by the prisoners themselves. Together, Gordon and his students provide revealing glimpses of this vast, secret-laden subculture of incarcerated individuals, which nationwide comprises more than two million U.S. citizens.
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rsklnkv, May 8, 2011 (view all comments by rsklnkv)
I read this book years ago and recently revisited it. A second read certainly doesn't disappoint. This is fine collection of stories that lays bare the raw emotion and turmoil of the prisoners mind. Gordon know his stuff here the stories he chose to include are nothing short of brilliant. 'Seventeen Fistfights Later' by Michael Collins, in particular, struck a cord with me.
Gritty, sad, anger-inducing...I highly recommend this collection if you are interested in taking a peek into the belly of the beast.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780874221985
Author:
Gordon, Robert Ellis
Publisher:
Washington State University
Location:
Pullman, Wash. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Specific Groups - Criminals
Subject:
Penology
Subject:
Correctional personnel
Subject:
Prisons
Subject:
Regional Subjects - West
Subject:
Prisoners
Subject:
Prisoners' writings, American.
Subject:
Criminals & Outlaws
Subject:
Prisoners -- Washington (State)
Subject:
Biography - General
Subject:
Crime-Prisons and Prisoners
Copyright:
2000
Series Volume:
no. HCFA 02154
Publication Date:
20000131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
132
Dimensions:
9.01x6.00x.35 in. .47 lbs.
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