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1 author picked The Joint as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
James Blake’s book takes us from jail to long-term state imprisonment. In custody for thirteen years over a two-decade period, Blake sent perceptive, frank, witty, and sometimes heartbreaking letters out to friends, chronicling his experiences and reflections.
From Seán's list on prison books based experience and truth rather than invention and sensationalism.
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