Prison Voices

Originally conceived to encourage reading and writing within the prison system, this unique collection gives a dramatic voice to 12 convicts-cum-authors who expose the intimate details of their lives and struggles. Revealing a personal look at the daily experiences of men and women behind bars, these breathtaking tales range in tone from uplifting and hopeful to steeped in remorse.Lee Weinstein is an educator, publisher, and editor with more than 30 years of more >>

Originally conceived to encourage reading and writing within the prison system, this unique collection gives a dramatic voice to 12 convicts-cum-authors who expose the intimate details of their lives and struggles. Revealing a personal look at the daily experiences of men and women behind bars, these breathtaking tales range in tone from uplifting and hopeful to steeped in remorse.Lee Weinstein is an educator, publisher, and editor with more than 30 years of experience in the fields of adult education and literacy training. He foundedVoices Magazinein 1987 and is the coeditor of Voices of Canadian Literacy.Richard Jaccomais a freelance writer, editor, novelist, and photographer. He has contributed toVoices Magazineand Voices of Canadian Literacy. Along with Joan Bennet, Weinstein and Jaccoma are the coeditors ofSo Far: Words from Learners. << less