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1 author picked Beyond Bars as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It’s intended as a helpful guide for people who are about to leave prison, but if you’re on the outside and curious about the largely hidden, unconsidered, and technical aspects of incarceration in the USA, this book, like its earlier companion, Behind Bars, will blow your mind and maybe save your life, especially if you’re involved in the system.
From James' list on books for and about convicts and ex-convicts.
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