Samworth, Neil

Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story

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ISBN 13:
9781509883554
author:
Samworth, Neil
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pan Macmillan
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
130mm X 197mm
Genre:
Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.95

Description

Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story is a gripping memoir that offers a raw and unflinching look at life inside Britain's most notorious prison. With astonishing candour, Neil Samworth guides readers through the tense world of HMP Manchester, where hardened criminals and the tragically misunderstood coexist. This book is a testament to the bravery of those working in one of the most challenging environments imaginable.

Samworth shares the human stories behind the inmate numbers, exposing the harsh realities faced by those tasked with keeping order in the prison system. He also grapples with the mental toll of a career spent on the frontlines of the prison service, ultimately battling with PTSD. This memoir serves as a chilling exposé of the criminal justice system's most troubling complexities.

Strangeways is a thought-provoking account that sheds light on the systemic cracks in Britain's penal system, leading to an escalating prison crisis. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the inner workings of the prison system and the people who work within it.

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