Member-only story

Behind Bars: Surviving Prison

Forrest Blair

·8.7k Followers· Follow

Published in Behind Bars: Surviving Prison Jeffrey Ian Ross

4 min read · 3 weeks before

552 View Claps

31 Respond

Save

Listen

Behind Bars: Surviving Prison

by Jeffrey Ian Ross

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	509 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	238 pages

By Jeffrey Ian Ross

An Image Of Jeffrey Ian Ross Standing Behind Bars Behind Bars: Surviving Prison Jeffrey Ian Ross

In his unflinching memoir, Behind Bars: Surviving Prison, Jeffrey Ian Ross recounts his harrowing experiences behind bars. Ross was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He spent the next decade of his life in some of the most dangerous prisons in the country, including San Quentin and Pelican Bay.

Behind Bars is a raw and honest account of life in prison. Ross writes about the violence, the corruption, and the despair that he witnessed on a daily basis. He also writes about the hope and resilience that he found in his fellow inmates. Behind Bars is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the realities of life in prison.

A Harrowing and Unflinching Account

Ross's writing is spare and unflinching, and he does not shy away from the harsh realities of prison life. He writes about the violence, the corruption, and the despair that he witnessed on a daily basis. But he also writes about the hope and resilience that he found in his fellow inmates.

Behind Bars is a powerful and moving book that will stay with you long after you finish it. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the realities of life in prison.

Praise for Behind Bars

"A harrowing and unflinching account of life in prison. Ross's writing is spare and unflinching, and he does not shy away from the harsh realities of prison life." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the realities of life in prison. Ross's book is a powerful and moving account of hope and resilience in the face of adversity." - The Washington Post

"Behind Bars is a powerful and important book. Ross's writing is honest and raw, and he does not shy away from the harsh realities of prison life. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the criminal justice system and the people who are caught up in it." - The Guardian

About the Author

Jeffrey Ian Ross is a writer and activist. He is the author of the memoir, Behind Bars: Surviving Prison. Ross has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. He is a vocal advocate for prison reform and has spoken out against the mass incarceration of people of color.

Behind Bars: Surviving Prison

by Jeffrey Ian Ross

4.3 out of 5