Book Review – Page 3

"The Force" by Don Winslow

October 15, 2018 by Juan Haines

In the wake of the public demanding more transparency in police departments, The Force is a novel with characters led by police officer Denny Malone, … [Read more...]

"Just Sit" by Sukeu and Elizabeth Novogratz

September 30, 2018 by Juan Haines

Authors Sukey and Elizabeth (Beth) Novogratz didn’t write their book on meditation exclusively for prisoners, but much of their approach seems … [Read more...]

Becoming Ms. Burton: … by Susan Burton

August 8, 2018 by Juan Haines

Of the many memoirs that have landed on my desk, Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women (2010) is … [Read more...]

Beyond the Messy Truth by Van Jones

July 24, 2018 by Juan Haines

Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart*How We Come Together (2017) is a frank reading of American-style democracy that encourages an honest debate … [Read more...]

A look inside the bustling San Quentin prison library

June 11, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

Every day, the San Quentin State prison library is bustling with activity. Inmates might be ordering books from the clerks at the counter. Other … [Read more...]

The Manson Women and Me; Monsters, Morality, and Murder by Nikki Meredith

June 11, 2018 by Juan Haines

It took Nikki Meredith more than two decades of prison visits, trips into the California desert, and prolonged research to knit her memories, … [Read more...]

Dealing with an unexpected loss of a loved one

May 24, 2018 by Juan Haines

For the most part, incarcerated people aren’t worried about the impact of social media—we’re disconnected. And, if I walk around the prison yard 100 … [Read more...]

Saturn Run by John Sandford and Ctein

May 7, 2018 by Juan Haines

Last month’s review, The Left Hand of Darkness, dealt with earthlings’ effort to increase the human galactic footprint. Ursula K. Le Guin took readers … [Read more...]

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

April 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

When Ursula K. Le Guin died earlier this year, she left her fans a rich history of literature. In much of that literature she tackled humankind’s … [Read more...]

Only By Flashlight by Ed "Foots" Lipman

March 20, 2018 by Juan Haines

The famed incarcerated poet, Ed “Foots” Lipman was born New Year’s Day 1941. After he spent nearly half his of 34 years behind bars, he died of … [Read more...]