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A Bit of a Stretch: The Diaries of a Prisoner by Chris Atkins (Paperback, 2020)
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'Shocking, scathing, entertaining.' - Guardian 'Incredibly compelling.' - The Times 'Heart-breaking.' - Sunday Times Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Where is it easier to get 'spice' than paracetamol? Where does self-harm barely raise an eyebrow? Welcome to Her Majesty's Prison Service. Like most people, documentary-maker Chris Atkins didn't spend much time thinking about prisons. But after becoming embroiled in a dodgy scheme to fund his latest film, he was sent down for five years. His new home would be HMP Wandsworth, one of the largest and most dysfunctional prisons in Europe. With a cast of characters ranging from wily drug dealers to senior officials bent on endless reform, this powerful memoir uncovers the horrifying reality behind the locked gates. Filled with dark humour and shocking stories, A Bit of a Stretch reveals why our creaking prison system is sorely costing us all - and why you should care.Product Identifiers
PublisherAtlantic Books
ISBN-139781838950170
eBay Product ID (ePID)27046666529
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameA Bit of a Stretch: the Diaries of a Prisoner
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaCriminal Law, Humor
AuthorChris Atkins
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight303 g
Item Width129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorChris Atkins
TopicMemorials
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- 17 Jan, 2024
A well written and readable account of prison life.
The book is an interesting insight to the time in prison if someone who is not a career criminal and who never expected to be there. It also highlights many of the issues and shortfalls of the system.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2021
Funny and shocking.... a great read
Would definitely recommend this book, a real eye opener into the uk prison systems and how awful they are. Well written, Chris is funny yet insightful, I read this book during my 10 day isolation and couldn't put it down!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Jun, 2022
Recommended read.
It’s entertaining, informative and a good read. Shows how someone adjusts to an alien environment. It’s funny, sad and poignant. Shows many faults in our justice system.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Nov, 2020
a good play on words
Very interesting read, both funny and sad , enjoyed reading it,Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Sep, 2023
Bit of a stretch
Great read with real in sight to prison lifeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jun, 2024
Good condition and an informative and sometimes funny read.
Good condition and an informative and sometimes funny read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jan, 2024
Enjoyable Read
very Good Book . Really enjoyed reading itVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Oct, 2022
Would recommend.
Good price . Great book .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Oct, 2021
There is so much slang around prisons ther was much to choose from, this was a good one.
It is very compelling and highlights the serious deficiencies in UK prisons which mirrors the deficiencies in government. It was so compelling had a day to kill in South London so went to see HMP Wandsworth.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jul, 2021
Cracking book
Great read funny at times sad at othersVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
