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Orange is the new black

Orange is the new black

my year in a women's prison
MemoirPolitics & Society
Pages
327
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Piper Kerman's life takes an unexpected turn when a decade-old crime lands her in federal prison. This memoir recounts her thirteen months behind bars, where she navigates a surprising community of women and the unique rules of prison life. Discover her experiences as she adjusts to a world far removed from her previous New York City existence.

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How it reads

InformativeReflectiveComplex
Fish Out of WaterSurvival
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (1)
Substance Abuse

Genres

Memoir Politics & Society

Subjects

ConnecticutFederal Correctional Institution (Danbury, Conn.)Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury, ConnNew York Times bestsellerPiper KermanReformatories for womenWomen prisoners

Places

Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, ConnecticutNew York City

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