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While most literature surrounding incarceration focuses on spectacle, SURVIVING PRISON serves as a clear-eyed, experience-based guide to personal growth and change within the carceral system. Written by an author who spent over a decade inside, this memoir about life experiences strips away the bravado to focus on the raw mechanics of survival and the realities of crime and punishment.

Unlike standard self help personal growth books that promise immediate transformation, this handbook focuses on the practical: understanding jail rules, unwritten etiquette, and the mental strain of confinement. It is specifically designed as one of the most essential paperback books for inmates, providing a roadmap for navigating cell life, routines, and the complex social boundaries that dictate daily existence.

The book offers a unique perspective on mental health self help, addressing how isolation and institutional pressure fundamentally alter behavior. It provides actionable advice for:

• Navigating authority and enforcing personal boundaries.

• Managing communication with the outside world.

• Preparing for the specific hurdles of reentry.

Recognized as one of the most pragmatic books for inmates and their families, SURVIVING PRISON treats incarceration as an environment to be navigated with intelligence and restraint. It stands as a vital companion to BOY=BAD, bridging the gap between early childhood conditioning and the eventual realities of institutional control.

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  • Publication Date: October 3, 2018
  • Text-to-Speech: Disabled
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  • Print Length: 141 Pages
  • File Size: 65 KB

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