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miramichireader's review against another edition
5.0
A well- told cathartic memoir by a man who spent 30 years working for the Canadian Correctional Services in various roles, including deputy-warden. Honest and revealing, condemning a flawed system and praising the well-intentioned employees who he worked with, Rob Clark's book will surely be used as a guideline for change, although the author himself is skeptical that Mr. Trudeau's government will be effective in its earnest attempts for change. 5 star stuff.
julesgou's review against another edition
4.0
I think that Clark did a very good job shedding a light on the inside of Canada's prisons.
This book is a must read for anyone looking for information on Canadian prisons. Clark outlines his 30 years of experience and focuses on what needs to be changed. That the tough on crime agenda isn't going to rehabilitate anyone.
It is powerful, and also sad, as Clark details what goes on "down inside". It shows the importance of human connections and hands on work in prisons in a world that believes that being tough is the answer. It also shows the devastating effects of solitary confinement, and how it is being abused today. This book will definitely stay with you for a long time.
This book is a must read for anyone looking for information on Canadian prisons. Clark outlines his 30 years of experience and focuses on what needs to be changed. That the tough on crime agenda isn't going to rehabilitate anyone.
It is powerful, and also sad, as Clark details what goes on "down inside". It shows the importance of human connections and hands on work in prisons in a world that believes that being tough is the answer. It also shows the devastating effects of solitary confinement, and how it is being abused today. This book will definitely stay with you for a long time.
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