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Orange Is the New Black

My Time in a Women's Prison

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Orange Is the New Black

By: Piper Kerman
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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A new original series from Netflix

"Not just a tale of prisons, drugs, crime, or justice; it is, simply put, a beautifully told story about how incredible women can be" (Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love.)

With her career, live-in boyfriend and loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the rebellious young woman who got mixed up with drug runners and delivered a suitcase of drug money to Europe over a decade ago. But when she least expects it, her reckless past catches up with her; convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at an infamous women's prison in Connecticut, Piper becomes inmate #11187-424.

From her first strip search to her final release, she learns to navigate this strange world with its arbitrary rules and codes, its unpredictable, even dangerous relationships. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with tokens of generosity, hard truths and simple acts of acceptance.

Now an original comedy-drama series from Netflix, Piper's story is a fascinating, heartbreaking and often hilarious insight into life on the inside.

©2010 Piper Kerman (P)2012 Tantor, Inc. True Crime Funny Witty Inspiring Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

"A bighearted book that depicts life in a women's prison with great detail and - crucially - with empathy and respect for Piper Kerman's fellow prisoners." (Dave Eggers, bestselling author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius)
"A fantastic tale from the Siberia of America's war on drugs and a rippingly fun read right down to the unexpected moment of closure." ( Elle magazine USA)
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Better than the tv series & that`s saying something because that`s brilliant. Took a while to put the faces to the different names as some characters have been changed to those on the tele, but gave a different more in depth spin to a great story.

Better than the tv series.

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She's terrible.. Sounds like a robot. Couldn't listen to more than a minute. Don't download

AWFUL narrater

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Good book, well read and an interesting look into the American prison system. Don't expect the drama of the tv series though!

Very Enjoyable

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If you're looking for a full and juicy novel version of the Netflix series then you might be disappointed - but it's really interesting to hear about the people who inspired some of the characters and events from the tv show.

The inspiration behind the series

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really enjoyed this story of one woman's struggle. I would love to know what happened next, felt that it finished quite abruptly. but a good listen.

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