Sing-Sing State Prison: One Day, One Lifetime [Paperback]

Al Bermudez Pereira (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

Sing Sing State Prison: One Day, One Lifetime, written by Al Bermudez Pereira, describes the author's firsthand account of growing up on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, as a young Latino man. This book details his career as a corrections officer at Sing Sing State Prison. Bermudez Pereira informs the readers, in a way that only a person who has experienced prison life can, about the inner workings of the prison system and gives insight into our justice system. He explains the great amounts of corruption within Sing Sing and offers explanations to this corruption as well as possible solutions.

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About the Author

Al Bermudez Pereira, born in Brooklyn, New York, currently resides in Florida with his wife, Lydia, and their two children. He worked as a corrections officer for many years within Sing Sing State Prison and learned many valuable lessons during his career. Al Bermudez Pereira decided to write this book at the urgings of his mother some fifteen years ago. In addition to writing he enjoys carpentry, automobiles, and music.

Product Details

• Paperback: 106 pages
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co. Inc. (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805972900
• ISBN-13: 978-0805972900
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,004,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A New Respect for Correction Officers, January 16, 2011

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This review is from: Sing-Sing State Prison: One Day, One Lifetime (Paperback)

I received a complimentary copy of Sing Sing State Prison; One Day, One Lifetime as a member of the Dorrance Publishing Book Review Team. I found this book to raw and honest. The author was a correction officer at New York's infamous Sing Sing State Prison. He takes the reader through a journey of eye opening experiences. I experienced a range of emotions from humorous to shocking while reading this book. I found Sing Sing State Prison; One Day, One Lifetime a fascinating read and I came away with a much deeper respect for correction officers. Visit dorrancebookstore.com to learn how you can become a member of the Book Review Team.