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Historical fiction gives account of the slave trade

November 18, 2019 by Juan Haines

Homegoing, a debut novel by Yaa Gyasi (2016), explores the unhealed wounds of slavery, compellingly rendered through several hundred years, seven … [Read more...]

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"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...]

Filed Under: Book/Movie Reviews Tagged With: Juan's Book Review

"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...]

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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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #Me Too, #TimesUp, Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women, Black women, drug epidemic, Juan's Book Review, Los Angeles, Michelle Alexander

Only By Flashlight by Ed "Foots" Lipman

March 20, 2018 by Juan Haines

Only By Flashlight by Ed "Foots" Lipman

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...]

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The Southern Phoenix by Rosemary Jenkins

February 13, 2018 by Juan Haines

THE SOUTHERN PHOENIX

The Southern Phoenix, written by Rosemary Jenkins, is the perfect book to read during Black History Month. By linking fictional characters to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Black community, Juan's Book Review

Casting away hate and separation: views on building a better world

January 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

A religious historian told a San Quentin audience that not understanding the difference between religion and faith makes it easy for bigotry and fear … [Read more...]

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