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An eye-opening, thought-provoking and mind-blowing account from a genuine prison governor of what it's really like behind bars.

How do you bring order to the lawless?

The Secret Prison Governor has spent decades surrounded by every type of prisoner known to man, from petty thieves and common drug dealers to crime bosses and dangerous serial killers.

Since starting as a rookie, he has experienced the reality of the UK's harsh prison system and the hard challenge of ruling those within it.

In his own words, the Secret Prison Governor spares no detail of prison life, whether that's breaking up shiv fights, investigating and crushing vast networks of contraband, negotiating with hardened criminals or dealing with full-scale cellblock gang wars.

This is the brutal truth of what life is really like behind bars.

©2022 Anonymous (P)2022 W F Howes Crime Social Sciences
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What a guy! What a career!

An extremely well balanced insight into the UK prison system, staff and inmates. I salute those who work in the prison system and are there to drive positive change.

From the authors experience, it’s evident that there’s a huge challenge to rehabilitate and prepare individuals for re-entering society and not re-offend. The lack of financial backing has such a detrimental impact and begs the question - what are the UK politicians doing to support UK citizens?

I truly hope this author shares more of his experiences.

Absolutely superb!

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A very interesting and thought provoking piece of work. Providing a deeper insight into the workplace of a PO and prisoners

deep insight

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Really enjoyed, excellent read, well told, definitely recommend, true to life, prison Governor experience. Without pointing fingers at anyone.

A1

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Great book, well narrated with interesting content. Would have liked it to be a bit longer though!! Well worth a read

Short but sweet

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Very interesting, something you’d never know if you had never listened or read a book like this before.

Very interesting

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