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Discover the gripping narrative of 'Strangeways Unlocked: The Shocking Truth about Life Behind Bars'. This must-read prison memoir offers a darkly funny yet harrowing look into the reality of life inside one of the UK's most infamous jails, HMP Manchester. Written by Neil ‘Sam’ Samworth, who served eleven years as a prison officer, this book provides first-hand accounts that reveal the true stories of inmates caught in the relentless grip of the penal system. From notorious gangsters to the everyday individuals who made a wrong decision, 'Strangeways Unlocked' captures the shocking dynamics of prison life—from heartbreaking fights to dangerous addictions. Experience the intimate details surrounding incidents like a prisoner losing an eye in a feud, or others falling prey to the debilitating effects of spice, all within a system that increasingly fails its inhabitants. Samworth’s immersive storytelling highlights the struggles faced by staff who navigate a turbulent environment, contending with violent offenders and mental health crises. This engaging B-format paperback, published in 2023 by Pan Macmillan UK, doesn't just recount events; it unearths the painful truths that lie behind prison doors, making it an essential read for anyone interested in criminal justice, sociology, or human rights. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781529064230.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529064230
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
A darkly funny, harrowing and heartbreaking look at the reality of prison life, with first-hand accounts from men who found themselves on the wrong side of the cell doors.
Neil â€Sam’ Samworth spent eleven years as a prison officer at HMP Manchester, better known as Strangeways. He has seen it all: from notorious criminals, dangerous gangsters and repeat offenders to those who simply made the wrong decisions. In this shocking page-turner, he tracks down former prisoners and staff, and uncovers the inside story of what life is really like in one of the UK’s most infamous high-security prisons.
We’ll see a prisoner whose unwanted feud with an inmate ends in a fight and the loss of his eye, another who is convicted for theft but leaves addicted to spice, and many who become victims of the Imprisonment for Public Protection system where they find themselves serving indefinite sentences for petty crimes. We’ll see the dark underworld of the prison system, where riots can occur at any time, where the worlds of gangbangers suddenly collide, where class A drugs and contrabands roam. On the other side, we’ll see staff grappling with a failing prison system, while dealing with an inmate who records the highest ever psychopath rating and caring fully for men with mental health issues.
In brutally raw and gripping detail, Strangeways Unlocked gives voice to the people behind the bars and exposes a prison system that is failing them, providing an unforgettable account of a life that many can only imagine.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529064230
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
A darkly funny, harrowing and heartbreaking look at the reality of prison life, with first-hand accounts from men who found themselves on the wrong side of the cell doors.
Neil â€Sam’ Samworth spent eleven years as a prison officer at HMP Manchester, better known as Strangeways. He has seen it all: from notorious criminals, dangerous gangsters and repeat offenders to those who simply made the wrong decisions. In this shocking page-turner, he tracks down former prisoners and staff, and uncovers the inside story of what life is really like in one of the UK’s most infamous high-security prisons.
We’ll see a prisoner whose unwanted feud with an inmate ends in a fight and the loss of his eye, another who is convicted for theft but leaves addicted to spice, and many who become victims of the Imprisonment for Public Protection system where they find themselves serving indefinite sentences for petty crimes. We’ll see the dark underworld of the prison system, where riots can occur at any time, where the worlds of gangbangers suddenly collide, where class A drugs and contrabands roam. On the other side, we’ll see staff grappling with a failing prison system, while dealing with an inmate who records the highest ever psychopath rating and caring fully for men with mental health issues.
In brutally raw and gripping detail, Strangeways Unlocked gives voice to the people behind the bars and exposes a prison system that is failing them, providing an unforgettable account of a life that many can only imagine.