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on January 4, 2015
An engaging story. It is incredibly well written. This is a must read for anyone who has ever been curious about life on the inside. The author and the other characters are likeable and real. This isn't a story of a criminal blaming everyone for his legal woes. It's a gripping tale of someone who accepts responsibility for his actions and makes the best of the hand he's been dealt. You will be rooting for Shaun at every turn as he navigates his terrifying new life.
on June 20, 2017
Extremely eye opening and shocking. Hard to wrap your head around the inhumanity. I'm still reeling. Very interested in reading Shaun' s next book.
on June 10, 2017
I couldn't stop reading this bpok. It is horrific that conditions like this exist in American jails. They war on drugs is a farce. We need treatment options, or recidivism will never improve.
on June 12, 2017
Worth reading about drug dealers and how they can still make money writing about their crimes and corrupting our children.
on April 21, 2015
I got this book as a free Kindle book and wasn't expecting much judging by the cover (sorry Shaun, it's not very appealing). I was surprised to find it completely engrossing, heartbreaking, laugh out loud funny, and most of all brutally honest. As a resident of Arizona, I am well aware of our corrupt judicial system and appreciated this rare inside glimpse. I highly recommend this book! I can't wait to start his next one immediately! I even shelled out $10 for it! He is more than deserving of that.
on October 22, 2016
Well written documentary of the author's personal experience in jail. Frankly I was happy to read that the incarceration experience was not a pleasant one. I wish people would read this book as a deterrent from criminal activity.
on July 7, 2017
I first learned about Shaun Attwood after watching the Making a Murderer Netflix show. I saw him speak on television and in various Youtube videos about the botched investigation and trial that led to Steven Avery being imprisoned. I admit, I was surprised to learn this soft spoken, intelligent guy had a criminal past. I am sure I saw him on Locked Up Abroad as I watch that show too, but I can't specifically remember. This book showed up in my Kindle reading list, and I downloaded it in June and finished reading it a few days ago. Sheriff Joe Arpaio is well known in America as a tough sheriff. I thought he was doing good, but it appears his technique was harsh and over-the-top. It's not always about saving money. We must still be humane. I had no idea he kept such horrendous jail conditions as were described in Shaun's book. Roaches, green baloney, red death meat with rats, soaring heat levels (no A/C or fans) leading to bed sores and heat rashes, dehydration, etc (to name a few). In fact, it's upsetting to hear that this went on during Arpaio's tenure in Arizona Maricopa County. I'm glad he's no longer there. As for the book, the only negative I had with the book was that it ended in 2004, and Shaun's time behind bars didn't end that year. I didn't want the book to end then, and I wish it had continued so that I could have followed him to the remainder of his stay after the sentencing hearing (edit: apparently the story continues in Prison Time). I am thankful he is out now and helping out others, with speaking engagements and videos. I enjoy listening to him speak. This book is a difficult read in parts because of the disgusting conditions behind bars, but it is interesting and heartbreaking too. It kept my attention. Blessings to you, Shaun. I'm glad you're out and free and able to give back.
on June 15, 2017
A great read and an emotional roller coaster. I broke down crying at the sentencing.
I think I'll be having cockroach nightmares for a while.
I think I'll be having cockroach nightmares for a while.
on January 30, 2017
Compelling story of what happens behind bars in one of America's toughest jails. Sean's story tells how he achieved his fortune and lived a wild life style, only to have everything catch up to him.
