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Alcatraz from Inside: The Hard Years 1942-1952
Alcatraz from Inside The Hard Years 19421952
Author: Jim Quillen
From Publishers Weekly: — Quillen's autobiography focuses on his decade-long incarceration at the "Rock," the former federal prison on Alcatraz Island, Calif., including the 1946 escape attempt that left several inmates and guards dead. Arguing that the brutality of the system made the bloodshed inevitable, he calls Alcatraz "a prison where the s...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780962520617
ISBN-10: 0962520616
Publication Date: 2/1992
Pages: 164
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3.7 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Golden Gate Natl Park Assn
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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PBSmaven avatar reviewed Alcatraz from Inside: The Hard Years 1942-1952 on + 107 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I just finished reading this one. VERY interesting look at life on the inside of Alcatraz as written by former inmate Jim Quillen. Also poignant story of his life as well. Easy read, read it in 2 days, but worth reading. This copy is also signed by the author.
rebeccam avatar reviewed Alcatraz from Inside: The Hard Years 1942-1952 on
Helpful Score: 3
This book is very well written and easy to read. Mr. Quillen provides us with the details of his life including his ten years at Alcatraz and his life afterwards. While reading about his time at Alcatraz I felt like I was there as he described things so vividly. I was most impressed by the part about his life after prison. We learn about the struggles he faces to find a job but how he was able to change his life around.
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