Corrections in Ink
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“Brave, brutal . . . a riveting story about suffering, recovery, and redemption. Inspiring and relevant.” —TheNew York Times
An electric and unforgettable memoir about a young woman's journey—from the ice rink, to addiction and a prison sentence, to the newsroom—and how she emerged with a fierce determination to expose…
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1 author picked Corrections in Ink as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Corrections in Ink grabbed me from the first paragraph and wouldn’t let go.
It’s a beautifully and fiercely told memoir about Kari Blakinger’s journey from high school figure skater and Cornell college student to drug addition, to prison, and back out into the free world.
Her insights about her time in jail and prison – the conditions of her confinement, interactions with guards, relationships with other prisoners, and the psychological impact of doing time – stick with you, indelibly.
From Joanna's list on the human toll of the criminal justice system.
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