Author: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540879219
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Humorous memoir covering eleven years inside federal female camps and prisons.An excerpt from Chapter 6, Religious Services:I had been at Danbury a few months when Vicki persuaded me to attend a revival with her one night in the auditorium. Faith healers were on the ticket and I was more than a little skeptical. I decided to go. I'll never forget it. It was standing room only, probably 500 women. Some werehoping to be healed of one affliction or another, some sought to be prophesied to. It was, to use an over-used prison phrase, off the chain. From simple introductions of our guests we soon progressed to speaking in tongues and laying on of hands. At this point, the screaming began. I don't know if they were casting out demons orwhat, but those being healed let out blood-curdling screams.Let me just briefly state that I am a survivor of domestic violence. I can't even watch a movie with those themes without having a full-scale panic attack. Xanax being unavailable to me in Club Fed, I avoid loud, contentious and violent situations at all costs.After the screaming began, I looked at Vicki like maybe this wasn't the service I needed right now. She motioned for me to keep my seat, but could tell I was uncomfortable. Next, two things happened simultaneously. A lady in the middle of the audience, in front of us and to the left, began projectile vomiting in a whole circle around herself. Just like Regan in The Exorcist! Also, somebodysuddenly screamed bloody murder in the back of the crowd, near the restrooms, and roughly threw herself against the back wall. Now I broke out in a cold sweat. My pupils were probably bigger thanmy skull as I made my way out of there, nearly hyperventilating, Vicki hot on my heels. No more organized religion at Danbury for me!
Prison Bitch
Author: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540879219
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Humorous memoir covering eleven years inside federal female camps and prisons.An excerpt from Chapter 6, Religious Services:I had been at Danbury a few months when Vicki persuaded me to attend a revival with her one night in the auditorium. Faith healers were on the ticket and I was more than a little skeptical. I decided to go. I'll never forget it. It was standing room only, probably 500 women. Some werehoping to be healed of one affliction or another, some sought to be prophesied to. It was, to use an over-used prison phrase, off the chain. From simple introductions of our guests we soon progressed to speaking in tongues and laying on of hands. At this point, the screaming began. I don't know if they were casting out demons orwhat, but those being healed let out blood-curdling screams.Let me just briefly state that I am a survivor of domestic violence. I can't even watch a movie with those themes without having a full-scale panic attack. Xanax being unavailable to me in Club Fed, I avoid loud, contentious and violent situations at all costs.After the screaming began, I looked at Vicki like maybe this wasn't the service I needed right now. She motioned for me to keep my seat, but could tell I was uncomfortable. Next, two things happened simultaneously. A lady in the middle of the audience, in front of us and to the left, began projectile vomiting in a whole circle around herself. Just like Regan in The Exorcist! Also, somebodysuddenly screamed bloody murder in the back of the crowd, near the restrooms, and roughly threw herself against the back wall. Now I broke out in a cold sweat. My pupils were probably bigger thanmy skull as I made my way out of there, nearly hyperventilating, Vicki hot on my heels. No more organized religion at Danbury for me!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781540879219
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Humorous memoir covering eleven years inside federal female camps and prisons.An excerpt from Chapter 6, Religious Services:I had been at Danbury a few months when Vicki persuaded me to attend a revival with her one night in the auditorium. Faith healers were on the ticket and I was more than a little skeptical. I decided to go. I'll never forget it. It was standing room only, probably 500 women. Some werehoping to be healed of one affliction or another, some sought to be prophesied to. It was, to use an over-used prison phrase, off the chain. From simple introductions of our guests we soon progressed to speaking in tongues and laying on of hands. At this point, the screaming began. I don't know if they were casting out demons orwhat, but those being healed let out blood-curdling screams.Let me just briefly state that I am a survivor of domestic violence. I can't even watch a movie with those themes without having a full-scale panic attack. Xanax being unavailable to me in Club Fed, I avoid loud, contentious and violent situations at all costs.After the screaming began, I looked at Vicki like maybe this wasn't the service I needed right now. She motioned for me to keep my seat, but could tell I was uncomfortable. Next, two things happened simultaneously. A lady in the middle of the audience, in front of us and to the left, began projectile vomiting in a whole circle around herself. Just like Regan in The Exorcist! Also, somebodysuddenly screamed bloody murder in the back of the crowd, near the restrooms, and roughly threw herself against the back wall. Now I broke out in a cold sweat. My pupils were probably bigger thanmy skull as I made my way out of there, nearly hyperventilating, Vicki hot on my heels. No more organized religion at Danbury for me!
Tales of a Prison Bitch
Author: Ethan Stone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998501246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998501246
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
82189
Author: Henry Bellows
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735643823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
We are left with what might be described as an outsider memoir, or simply a document. Unrefined and unfinished, 82189 was written by a man - posthumously assigned the pen-name "Henry Bellows" - who died while serving a life sentence for rape, and who spent most his life in penal confinement. Whatever literary aspiration may have motivated Bellows' late-life confessional writing, his text now invites interest for such insight that it may offer (or conceal) regarding the formative experiences and criminal exploits of a repeat sex offender who was also rape victim. In telling his story, Bellows embeds a coldly observed account of carceral culture and the grim reality of sexual violence and abjection behind prison walls. In her introduction to this central text and in an appending interview, Mikita Brottman provides relevant background about its origins and her association with the author to frame a more probing interpretation not only of Bellows' "unfinished memoir" as such, but of the psychosexual and institutional factors that inform and complicate broader societal narratives of sex crime and the the sexual victimization of prisoners. When we think of prison, how often do we think of rape? The general consensus being, if a person committed a crime, they deserve whatever they get once inside. But does someone, especially a young offender, deserve to be robbed of their humanity, their autonomy over their own body? Male prison rape is a harsh reality willfully ignored by both prison culture - guards, warden, staff, other inmates - and society itself. How can a prisoner ever expect to be rehabilitated in such an unforgiving environment? 82189 is a horrific document, and it achieves the nearly impossible: As I read it, I came to empathize with a man who willfully made others suffer. It is an important work, the unique record of a man who was both perpetrator and victim. 82189 rightly deserves to become a classic in that most elusive of literatures: redemption through unwarranted suffering. This is humanity, writ large. Thank god it isn't you. -James Nulick, author of The Moon Down to Earth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735643823
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
We are left with what might be described as an outsider memoir, or simply a document. Unrefined and unfinished, 82189 was written by a man - posthumously assigned the pen-name "Henry Bellows" - who died while serving a life sentence for rape, and who spent most his life in penal confinement. Whatever literary aspiration may have motivated Bellows' late-life confessional writing, his text now invites interest for such insight that it may offer (or conceal) regarding the formative experiences and criminal exploits of a repeat sex offender who was also rape victim. In telling his story, Bellows embeds a coldly observed account of carceral culture and the grim reality of sexual violence and abjection behind prison walls. In her introduction to this central text and in an appending interview, Mikita Brottman provides relevant background about its origins and her association with the author to frame a more probing interpretation not only of Bellows' "unfinished memoir" as such, but of the psychosexual and institutional factors that inform and complicate broader societal narratives of sex crime and the the sexual victimization of prisoners. When we think of prison, how often do we think of rape? The general consensus being, if a person committed a crime, they deserve whatever they get once inside. But does someone, especially a young offender, deserve to be robbed of their humanity, their autonomy over their own body? Male prison rape is a harsh reality willfully ignored by both prison culture - guards, warden, staff, other inmates - and society itself. How can a prisoner ever expect to be rehabilitated in such an unforgiving environment? 82189 is a horrific document, and it achieves the nearly impossible: As I read it, I came to empathize with a man who willfully made others suffer. It is an important work, the unique record of a man who was both perpetrator and victim. 82189 rightly deserves to become a classic in that most elusive of literatures: redemption through unwarranted suffering. This is humanity, writ large. Thank god it isn't you. -James Nulick, author of The Moon Down to Earth
Bitch
Author: Karen Stollznow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009392336
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today—after so many variations and efforts to reject or reclaim the word-it's not always entirely clear what it means. Bitch is a chameleon. There are good bitches and bad bitches; sexy bitches and psycho bitches; boss bitches and even perfect bitches. This eye-opening deep-dive takes us on a journey spanning a millennium, from its humble beginnings as a word for a female dog through to its myriad meanings today, proving that sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks. It traces the colorful history and ever-changing meaning of this powerful and controversial word, and its relevance within broader issues of feminism, gender, race and sexuality. Despite centuries of censorship and attempts to ban it, bitch has stood the test of time. You may wonder: is the word going away anytime soon? Bitch, please.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009392336
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today—after so many variations and efforts to reject or reclaim the word-it's not always entirely clear what it means. Bitch is a chameleon. There are good bitches and bad bitches; sexy bitches and psycho bitches; boss bitches and even perfect bitches. This eye-opening deep-dive takes us on a journey spanning a millennium, from its humble beginnings as a word for a female dog through to its myriad meanings today, proving that sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks. It traces the colorful history and ever-changing meaning of this powerful and controversial word, and its relevance within broader issues of feminism, gender, race and sexuality. Despite centuries of censorship and attempts to ban it, bitch has stood the test of time. You may wonder: is the word going away anytime soon? Bitch, please.
My Wife in Prison
Author: Ty Forest
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1770972617
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"My wife in prison is an auto-biographical account of an inmate Cash Lucas' life and his love affair with a female correctional officer Heather Blake inside of prison. This book is a first hand account from an inmate from 2005 to 2008"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1770972617
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"My wife in prison is an auto-biographical account of an inmate Cash Lucas' life and his love affair with a female correctional officer Heather Blake inside of prison. This book is a first hand account from an inmate from 2005 to 2008"--Page 4 of cover.
Serpents in the Garden
Author: Alexander Cockburn
Publisher: AK Press
ISBN: 9781902593944
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The latest in the award-winning Counterpunch series detonates an explosion of voracious, opinionated and witty fireworks on the unexpected intersections of politics, art, music, architecture and sex. This book showcases essays from the nation's most exciting and radical cultural critics.
Publisher: AK Press
ISBN: 9781902593944
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The latest in the award-winning Counterpunch series detonates an explosion of voracious, opinionated and witty fireworks on the unexpected intersections of politics, art, music, architecture and sex. This book showcases essays from the nation's most exciting and radical cultural critics.
The World's Worst Prisons
Author: Karen Farrington
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 178950516X
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Incarceration has a long and inglorious history, from dungeons in the bowels of castles to oppressive penal colonies in Australia. Karen Farrington brings this history up to the 21st century, exploring some of the world's worst prisons, from Alcatraz to Pollsmoor, and the unending battles that rage between convicts and warders. Inside the prison walls, gangs rule, guards devise sadistic punishments, and newcomers suffer abuse at the hands of experienced tormentors. The World's Worst Prisons is packed with shocking accounts of prison breakouts, drug smuggling and life on death row. It also explores the politics of incarceration, including the harsh labour camps of North Korea and controversies surrounding private management of prisons. With prison populations rising each year, questions surrounding incarceration are all the more pertinent. Whether focusing on punishment, containment or rehabilitation, the prison system is imperfect and The World's Worst Prisons examines this dysfunction through some of the most dangerous jails on earth.
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 178950516X
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Incarceration has a long and inglorious history, from dungeons in the bowels of castles to oppressive penal colonies in Australia. Karen Farrington brings this history up to the 21st century, exploring some of the world's worst prisons, from Alcatraz to Pollsmoor, and the unending battles that rage between convicts and warders. Inside the prison walls, gangs rule, guards devise sadistic punishments, and newcomers suffer abuse at the hands of experienced tormentors. The World's Worst Prisons is packed with shocking accounts of prison breakouts, drug smuggling and life on death row. It also explores the politics of incarceration, including the harsh labour camps of North Korea and controversies surrounding private management of prisons. With prison populations rising each year, questions surrounding incarceration are all the more pertinent. Whether focusing on punishment, containment or rehabilitation, the prison system is imperfect and The World's Worst Prisons examines this dysfunction through some of the most dangerous jails on earth.
The Scandal of White Complicity in US Hyper-incarceration
Author: A. Mikulich
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137032448
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The Scandal of White Complicity and US Hyper-incarceration is a groundbreaking exploration of the moral role of white people in the disproportionate incarceration of African-Americans and Latinos in the United States.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137032448
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The Scandal of White Complicity and US Hyper-incarceration is a groundbreaking exploration of the moral role of white people in the disproportionate incarceration of African-Americans and Latinos in the United States.
And Then There Are Bitches
Author: Josephine-De-France
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524631353
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
What Makes a Bitch or a Bully? I have to ask the question The bitch versus the bully, or are they one of the same thing?. So let's start to think, take a moment and assess what's it all about well here we go "the bitch".........the one big thing that gives a bitch away is the huddles in the corner of the room or office whispering and looking across at you making you feel intimidated, dont you just hate that! As an individual you become paranoid for a while however I was slightly deaf when I was younger I had learnt a little skill of lip reading so I could tell every word the huddles were saying. Not many people know I can do this and sometimes it is an advantage but actually on this occasion it was not as what I heard was a lot crueller than what I could have ever imagined. This is what inspires me to write this book and include some descriptions of bullies because I really feel that the bitch is a form of bullying in disguise. You will see that I sense that bullying does not have to be physical as you will, hopefully, become aware as it can be mental and/or verbal causing much more upset not just at the time but for some time going forward into the future.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524631353
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
What Makes a Bitch or a Bully? I have to ask the question The bitch versus the bully, or are they one of the same thing?. So let's start to think, take a moment and assess what's it all about well here we go "the bitch".........the one big thing that gives a bitch away is the huddles in the corner of the room or office whispering and looking across at you making you feel intimidated, dont you just hate that! As an individual you become paranoid for a while however I was slightly deaf when I was younger I had learnt a little skill of lip reading so I could tell every word the huddles were saying. Not many people know I can do this and sometimes it is an advantage but actually on this occasion it was not as what I heard was a lot crueller than what I could have ever imagined. This is what inspires me to write this book and include some descriptions of bullies because I really feel that the bitch is a form of bullying in disguise. You will see that I sense that bullying does not have to be physical as you will, hopefully, become aware as it can be mental and/or verbal causing much more upset not just at the time but for some time going forward into the future.
Fish
Author: T. J. Parsell
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0786733012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
When seventeen-year-old T. J. Parsell held up the local Photo Mat with a toy gun, he was sentenced to four and a half to fifteen years in prison. The first night of his term, four older inmates drugged Parsell and took turns raping him. When they were through, they flipped a coin to decide who would "own" him. Forced to remain silent about his rape by a convict code among inmates (one in which informers are murdered), Parsell's experience that first night haunted him throughout the rest of his sentence. In an effort to silence the guilt and pain of its victims, the issue of prisoner rape is a story that has not been told. For the first time Parsell, one of America's leading spokespeople for prison reform, shares the story of his coming of age behind bars. He gives voice to countless others who have been exposed to an incarceration system that turns a blind eye to the abuse of the prisoners in its charge. Since life behind bars is so often exploited by television and movie re-enactments, the real story has yet to be told. Fish is the first breakout story to do that.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0786733012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
When seventeen-year-old T. J. Parsell held up the local Photo Mat with a toy gun, he was sentenced to four and a half to fifteen years in prison. The first night of his term, four older inmates drugged Parsell and took turns raping him. When they were through, they flipped a coin to decide who would "own" him. Forced to remain silent about his rape by a convict code among inmates (one in which informers are murdered), Parsell's experience that first night haunted him throughout the rest of his sentence. In an effort to silence the guilt and pain of its victims, the issue of prisoner rape is a story that has not been told. For the first time Parsell, one of America's leading spokespeople for prison reform, shares the story of his coming of age behind bars. He gives voice to countless others who have been exposed to an incarceration system that turns a blind eye to the abuse of the prisoners in its charge. Since life behind bars is so often exploited by television and movie re-enactments, the real story has yet to be told. Fish is the first breakout story to do that.