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The Prison Book Club
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About The Book
In this heart-warming example of the rehabilitative power of reading, follow Graham the biker, Frank the gunman, Ben and Dread the drug dealers, and the robber duo Gaston and Peter as they share ideas and reveal their life stories. The Prison Book Club is unlike anything you’ve read before.
Product Details
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications (October 1, 2015)
- Length: 304 pages
- ISBN13: 9781780747842
Raves and Reviews
'This book is a testament to what reading together can do in prison...Walmsley shows how reading and rehabilitation can go hand-in-hand'.
– TLS
'Reveals the redemptive power of reading, with unexpected and morally acute insights'.
– The Lady
'I loved this book! What a powerful testament to the magic of story-telling.'
– Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle
‘Explores the intriguing tension between the lives of incarcerated men and the liberating effects of reading great books. A terrific read that offers a glimpse into a world that is at once constricted yet capable of great emotional generosity.’
– Steven Galloway, author of The Cellist of Sarajevo and The Confabulist
‘A soulful exploration of men’s hearts and minds, The Prison Book Club offers a unique window into inmates’ lives. Funny and full of insight, Walmsley brings her best to the job at hand, winning us with tenderness. A wonderful read.’
– Ann Dowsett Johnston, author of the bestselling Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and
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