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Old 04-24-2008, 06:40 AM   #1
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Can someone recommend me a good book about life in prison? One that is realistic and not a cliche action book. Thanks
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I don't know if this is what you're looking for, but try The Shawshank Redemption by Mark Kermode.

It's a great story about an innocent man in prison.

Plus, good movie : ).

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Old 05-12-2008, 05:20 PM   #3
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White Collar Life in Federal Prison - this might be what you are looking for.

Life in Prison, by Tookie Williams might also be what you are looking for.

Also, NPR did an oral series called Prison Diaries: An Intimate Portrait of Life Behind Bars. Check the NPR website.
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