Reading Behind Bars: A True Story of Literature, Law, and Life as a Prison Librarian by Jill Grunenwald

 

It started slow but by the fifth chapter, I began to enjoy it. Grunenwald survived a stint as a prison librarian. She lasted longer than both of us anticipated. (I could only work as a public librarian, hats off to Jill Grunenwald.) Her assertiveness and powers of observation intensify during her employment at the minimum-security prison. The prisoners earned some relief from their surroundings and Jill earned respect. G FOR GANGSTA!!!

rating: 5 out of 5 stars