Why read 30 Years Behind Bars?

Book cover of 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor

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Have you ever wondered what really goes on in US prisons? Karen Gedney, the first female prison doctor in Nevada, takes you behind prison bars with such vividness that you become invested in knowing what is coming next. You will learn what it takes to survive when you’re taken hostage…

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1 author picked 30 Years Behind Bars as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Karen Gershowitz

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I met Karen Gedney while traveling in Mexico. She started to tell me stories about her time as a physician at a male prison in Nevada, then gave me a copy of her memoir. Once I started the book, I couldn’t put it down.

The world inside a prison is one I know nothing about. After reading her recollections of inmates, bureaucracy, successes, and terrifying encounters, I have a far better sense of this very different world.

Her bravery and candor made this a totally compelling read.

From Karen's 3 favorite reads in 2023.