Leveritt, Mara
Dark Spell: Surviving the Sentence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781499175752
- author:
- Leveritt, Mara
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CreateSpace Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 314
- Dimensions:
- 5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)
- Genre:
- Murder / General True Crime
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dark Spell: A harrowing account of survival in one of America's harshest environments. In 1994, Jason Baldwin was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for crimes he committed as a teenager. This memoir chronicles his experiences in the Arkansas adult prison system, where inmates and guards alike viewed him as a Satanic child-killer. Jason's story is one of resilience and determination. Despite facing death threats and struggling to survive in a harsh environment, he managed to forge a life of honor by demanding an education and finding solace in activities like playing Hacky Sack. This book sheds light on the flaws in America's justice system and celebrates the ordinary heroes who challenge these injustices through art and new technology. Through Jason's eyes, we see the darker side of the American prison system, but also a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity.
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