Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison, (Paperback)

Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison, (Paperback)

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  • Memoir Overview: Chronicles Piper Kerman's fifteen-month incarceration in a federal correctional facility, detailing her experiences from initial entry to release.
  • Personal Transformation: Follows Kerman's journey as she navigates the prison system, adapting to its strict codes and arbitrary rules.
  • Diverse Encounters: Highlights Kerman's interactions with a variety of women, showcasing their unexpected generosity, wisdom, and acceptance.
  • Social Commentary: Offers a poignant and insightful look into the lives of incarcerated women and the broader American penal system.
  • Critical Acclaim: Recognized as a #1 New York Times Bestseller and adapted into a Netflix Original Series, receiving praise for its humor, pathos, and exploration of female bonding.
  • Engaging Narrative: Described as heartbreaking, hilarious, and enraging, providing a compelling and unforgettable reading experience.
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Jul 7, 2014
afamilyof3
5 out of 5 stars review

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Book - Orange Is The New Black

I bought this book because I am watching the series of the same name on Netflix. I was interested because the series is based on the life of an actual woman in prison. I have watched all of Season 1 of the series and am currently watching Season 2. So far, the book is telling about her life upon arriving in prison and all that goes on and how she is watching what she does so she fits in well with the other inmates and does not get in any trouble. This book, so far (I am on page 102) is not following exactly what is happening in the series. A lot of what is in the series is dramatized to make it more interesting and some of what has happened in the series I have not read about yet in the book. But, even if it does not follow the series step by step, I am still interested in reading about this woman's account of her time behind bars in a women's prison. And to be made aware that the people in prison are just like everyone else with feelings, shame, regret. Some have children. Some are short term inmates and some for long terms. A very good read and a page turner.

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Jul 7, 2014
katie937
5 out of 5 stars review

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Loved this book!

I did not have high expectations having heard incorrect things about this book. This book blew me away in terms of good writing and great characters. Yes I know the book is true but the excellent way it is written makes the people in prison seem like fictional characters. You root for them. this book changed by view of women in prison; it is such a good book! Get it from Walmart; they got it to me fast without me paying for fast shipping; it just arrived fast!

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Jun 16, 2014
naturegirl1974
5 out of 5 stars review

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met her, love her memoir & advocation work

She is an amazing advocate for fair sentencing act. Her boook & netflix show is a true testament of what a women's prison is truly like.

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