Strangeways by Neil Samworth
A jaw-dropping, page-turning account of life as a prison officer in one of the country's most notorious jails.
Neil Samworth’s story is authentic, tough, horrifying in some places and hilarious in othersIt captivates the reader because the author’s honesty and decency shine through as he tells it like it is on the daily roller coaster ride of prison life in Strangeways. An enthralling, exciting but disturbing book. * Jonathan Aitken *
A fascinating insight into the workings of a prison and the effects that staffing cuts have had on those trying to maintain order . . . a frequently shocking read. * Daily Express *
A visceral account of life on the other side of the wall. * Manchester Evening News *
A fascinating insight into the workings of a prison and the effects that staffing cuts have had on those trying to maintain order . . . a frequently shocking read. * Daily Express *
A visceral account of life on the other side of the wall. * Manchester Evening News *
Neil Samworth worked as a prison officer at Forest Bank and then Strangeways between 2005 and 2016, when he left the service after being diagnosed with PTSD. He describes his account of life as a prison officer in Strangeways.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781509883547 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509883541 |
| Title | Strangeways |
| Author | Neil Samworth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2018-06-14 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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