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The Prison Officer

By: Gen Glaister
Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
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Brought to you by Penguin.

THE PRISON OFFICER.

CHALLENGES EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW ABOUT PEOPLE IN PRISON.

Life as a prison officer was Gen's calling. But when she took her first job in a men’s prison at only 23, she was thrown in at the deep end.

How did she find her place amongst gangsters, killers and traffickers?

How would she navigate a mental health system on its knees?

And how could she help the prisoners when most of the officers were burned out?

From the wing kingpin who delivers his threats with a smile and a pat on the back, to the famous drill artist causing a stir on the wing, and from the ‘frequent flyer' for whom prison is the only home he's known to the young offender who gets a second chance, Gen reveals the incredible cast of characters behind the prison walls.

In this searing account of her time behind bars, discover how Gen learned how to use her heart, her humour and sheer bloody-mindedness to make a difference.

©2024 Gen Glaister (P)2024 Penguin Audio Social Sciences Heartfelt

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An interesting first hand account from someone who seems to genuinely care about the prisoners as people and hopes that they can come good. It was a decent listen but having read/listened to a number of similar stories it does feel like it blurs into all the others without enough differentiation to make it memorable.

Good, but forgettable

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Amazingly written book which provided an incredible insight into life in prison whilst leading you on a journey of laughter, squeamishness, and heartwarming tears to the eyes through Gens narrative and anecdotes. I didn’t want it to end! 10/10 would recommend!!

Fascinating insight into prisons

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Couldn’t put it down - raw and honest perspective, fascinating to hear what life is like behind bars, especially as a female officer

Eye opening read

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Very interesting read,The author takes you on a prison journey,you feel as if you're on the job with her & how to manage each prisoner individually.

Enjoyable story of a prison officer.

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Highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of the prison environment through different lens. Beautiful written and a real page turner!

Amazing book

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Loved it all, very sad to have finished it, what an incredible story. Sad and insightful.

Amazing and insightful

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Powerfully written with suspense and humour by the fearless, capable and gutsy Gen Glaister former female Prison Officer

Eye opening revelations...

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Beautifully written, evoking a vivid picture of life in a male prison and how a young woman navigated the daily horrors with wisdom and love. Jen's ability to empathise with men born into a dark hopeless world that rarely offered an opportunity to escape from..especially having come from an alternative life of privilege..I am in awe of her and how she grew with the job and ability to describe it so brilliantly.

The extraordinary courage, strength and compassion of the author.

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Realistic and a good story. Was interesting an easy listen. Would recommend to listeners. 4.stars.

The Prison Officer

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Insightful, honest and inspiring

Written honestly and empathetically for both Prisoner and prison guard. Incredible read.

A keyhole view into life in prison.

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