Tales from a Jail Cell

Tales from a Jail Cell
Author: Darvanni Autonomy
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2014-03-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781497398788

Tales From A Jail Cell is the literary reality of prison drama. Devon Anderson, the convict trapped in a cell, finds freedom in telling his creative short stories of incarceration to a group of visitors touring the cell blocks. From serious, sad, to humorous situations, he captures the reality behind the barb wired fences and walls of prison. Just remember: When you enter here you're locked in until your time is up. Lock in America.

The Shot Caller

The Shot Caller
Author: Casey Diaz
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0785224521

When you feel like you've made too many missteps to go forward, how do you find the strength to carry on? Join Casey Diaz as he tells the remarkable story of God's heart for second chances. The son of El Salvadorian immigrants, Casey Diaz was brought to Los Angeles at the age of two. An abusive, impoverished family life propelled Casey into the Rockwood Street Locos gang at just eleven years old. Casey was willing to do anything to be number one, but years of chasing rival gang members led to a dramatic ambush and arrest by the LAPD. By age sixteen, Casey was sentenced to more than twelve years in solitary confinement in California's toughest prison as one of the state's most violent offenders. He thought his life was over--but as the days in solitary wore on, Casey realized someone else was calling the shots. What happened next can only be described as a miracle. Join Casey as he shares how we can all: Embrace the incredible gift of God's redeeming love Change our lives for the better Find our God-given purpose A visceral insider's look at the violent world of gangs and prison life, The Shot Caller is a remarkable demonstration of God's reckless, unending grace, and desire to reach even the worst of sinners--no matter where they are. Praise for The Shot Caller: "When I read about the life of Casey Diaz, I see so much of my own life. This is a story of a tough young man who lost his way, and of a loving God who never forgot him, no matter where he was. I know you will be inspired by Casey's story. I hope you, too, will surrender to the love of Jesus Christ." --Nicky Cruz, bestselling author of Run Baby Run

Tales from a Jail Cell: Words That Feel

Tales from a Jail Cell: Words That Feel
Author: Stevie Cannon
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2011-12
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1609761464

This riveting, honest, and important collection of poems offers an inside view of what life is like behind the prison walls of the Arkansas Penitentiary. Geared towards young men who may be contemplating a life of crime, author Stevie Cannon speaks about the choices they have in life, and all of the ramifications of imprisonment, for both themselves and for their families. Through these poems, Stevie Cannon puts himself in the shoes of men that will never experience freedom again, some of whom have made the ultimate mistake in committing the crime of murder. About the Author: Stevie Cannon grew up in a rough neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, and now lives in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He has written four other books and is working on his next. His work is motivated by his commitment to help young men to do the right thing and stay out of prison. Publisher's Website: http: //sbpra.com/StevieCannon

Behind Bars

Behind Bars
Author: Sunetra Choudhury
Publisher:
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2017
Genre: Celebrities
ISBN: 9789351941316

The Hot House

The Hot House
Author: Pete Earley
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2011-11-09
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 0307808319

A stunning account of life behind bars at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, where the nation’s hardest criminals do hard time. “A page-turner, as compelling and evocative as the finest novel. The best book on prison I’ve ever read.”—Jonathan Kellerman The most dreaded facility in the prison system because of its fierce population, Leavenworth is governed by ruthless clans competing for dominance. Among the “star” players in these pages: Carl Cletus Bowles, the sexual predator with a talent for murder; Dallas Scott, a gang member who has spent almost thirty of his forty-two years behind bars; indomitable Warden Robert Matthews, who put his shoulder against his prison’s grim reality; Thomas Silverstein, a sociopath confined in “no human contact” status since 1983; “tough cop” guard Eddie Geouge, the only officer in the penitentiary with the authority to sentence an inmate to “the Hole”; and William Post, a bank robber with a criminal record going back to when he was eight years old—and known as the “Catman” for his devoted care of the cats who live inside the prison walls. Pete Earley, celebrated reporter and author of Family of Spies, all but lived for nearly two years inside the primordial world of Leavenworth, where he conducted hundreds of interviews. Out of this unique, extraordinary access comes the riveting story of what life is actually like in the oldest maximum-security prison in the country. Praise for The Hot House “Reporting at its very finest.”—Los Angeles Times “The book is a large act of courage, its subject an important one, and . . . Earley does it justice.”—The Washington Post Book World “[A] riveting, fiercely unsentimental book . . . To [Earley’s] credit, he does not romanticize the keepers or the criminals. His cool and concise prose style serves him well. . . . This is a gutsy book.”—Chicago Tribune “Harrowing . . . an exceptional work of journalism.”—Detroit Free Press “If you’re going to read any book about prison, The Hot House is the one. . . . It is the most realistic, unbuffed account of prison anywhere in print.”—Kansas City Star “A superb piece of reporting.”—Tom Clancy

Prison Ramen

Prison Ramen
Author: Clifton Collins
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0761185526

A unique and edgy cookbook, Prison Ramen takes readers behind bars with more than 65 ramen recipes and stories of prison life from the inmate/cooks who devised them, including celebrities like Slash from Guns n’ Roses and the actor Shia LaBeouf. Instant ramen is a ubiquitous food, beloved by anyone looking for a cheap, tasty bite—including prisoners, who buy it at the commissary and use it as the building block for all sorts of meals. Think of this as a unique cookbook of ramen hacks. Here’s Ramen Goulash. Black Bean Ramen. Onion Tortilla Ramen Soup. The Jailhouse Hole Burrito. Orange Porkies—chili ramen plus white rice plus ½ bag of pork skins plus orange-flavored punch. Ramen Nuggets. Slash’s J-Walking Ramen (with scallions, Sriracha hot sauce, and minced pork). Coauthors Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez and Clifton Collins Jr. are childhood friends—one an ex-con, now free and living in Mexico, and the other a highly successful Hollywood character actor who’s enlisted friends and celebrities to contribute their recipes and stories. Forget flowery writing about precious, organic ingredients—these stories are a first-person, firsthand look inside prison life, a scared-straight reality to complement the offbeat recipes.

The Problem of Cell 13

The Problem of Cell 13
Author: Jacques Futrelle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 362
Release: 1907
Genre: Van Dusen, Augustus S. F. X. (Fictitious character)
ISBN:

This Is Ear Hustle

This Is Ear Hustle
Author: Nigel Poor
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2022-08-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0593238885

A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly incarcerated people, from the co-creators and co-hosts of the Peabody- and Pulitzer-nominated podcast Ear Hustle “A must-read for fans of the legendary podcast and all those who seek to understand crime, punishment, and mass incarceration in America.”—Piper Kerman, author of Orange Is the New Black When Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods met, Nigel was a photography professor volunteering with the Prison University Project and Earlonne was serving thirty-one years to life at California’s San Quentin State Prison. Initially drawn to each other by their shared interest in storytelling, neither had podcast production experience when they decided to enter Radiotopia’s contest for new shows . . . and won. Using the prize for seed money, Nigel and Earlonne launched Ear Hustle, named after the prison term for “eavesdropping.” It was the first podcast created and produced entirely within prison and would go on to be heard millions of times worldwide, garner Peabody and Pulitzer award nominations, and help earn Earlonne his freedom when his sentence was commuted in 2018. In This Is Ear Hustle, Nigel and Earlonne share their own stories of how they came to San Quentin, how they created their phenomenally popular podcast amid extreme limitations, and what has kept them collaborating season after season. They present new stories, all with the same insight, balance, and rapport that distinguish the podcast. In an era when more than two million people are incarcerated across the United States—a number that grows by 600,000 annually—Nigel and Earlonne explore the full and often surprising realities of prison life. With characteristic candor and humor, their moving portrayals include unexpected moments of self-discovery, unlikely alliances, inspirational resilience, and ingenious work-arounds. One personal narrative at a time, framed by Nigel’s and Earlonne’s distinct perspectives, This Is Ear Hustle reveals the complexity of life for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people while illuminating the shared experiences of humanity that unite us all.

Tales From the County Jail Box Set

Tales From the County Jail Box Set
Author: J. S. Williams
Publisher: J S Williams
Total Pages: 223
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This is the entire collection of short stories from the series Tales From the County Jail. They are stories about life in and around a local jail and are written by a retired Deputy Jailer. You get all six short stories in the series plus a bonus section which contains jail-house recipes and diagrams of inmate living areas for those who have never been locked up. A great bargain!

Fish

Fish
Author: T. J. Parsell
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2009-04-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0786733012

When seventeen-year-old T. J. Parsell held up the local Photo Mat with a toy gun, he was sentenced to four and a half to fifteen years in prison. The first night of his term, four older inmates drugged Parsell and took turns raping him. When they were through, they flipped a coin to decide who would "own" him. Forced to remain silent about his rape by a convict code among inmates (one in which informers are murdered), Parsell's experience that first night haunted him throughout the rest of his sentence. In an effort to silence the guilt and pain of its victims, the issue of prisoner rape is a story that has not been told. For the first time Parsell, one of America's leading spokespeople for prison reform, shares the story of his coming of age behind bars. He gives voice to countless others who have been exposed to an incarceration system that turns a blind eye to the abuse of the prisoners in its charge. Since life behind bars is so often exploited by television and movie re-enactments, the real story has yet to be told. Fish is the first breakout story to do that.