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This is an absorbing memoir of an inmate's experiences and impressions while in a London prison. He describes himself as "a man of education and worldly experience" and weighing "19 stone 13 lbs" (279 lbs), a stone being 14 lbs, at the beginning of his imprisonment but not upon his release. The author writes with a reporter's keen perception and a talented novelist's ability to engage and at times amuse the reader. - Summary by Lee Smalley

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Dive into this riveting memoir that chronicles the trials and tribulations of an educated and worldly convict during his time in a London prison. Initially weighing in at 279 lbs, the authors physical transformation is less significant than his mental and emotional journey. Written with the keen insight of a seasoned journalist and the engaging flair of a skilled novelist, this narrative is as entertaining as it is insightful.