Orange Is the New Black

I feel complicated about this book and the ties it has to the portrayal of our federal Justice system. I don't think Kerman‘s account of prison is like anybody else's but I kind of expect that of every person's experience. It's interesting hearing her learn about her privilege in not a theoretical way, but directly in the context of life in a federal prison. I do acknowledge that this book, one of the few revered books about women's correctional facilities, was written by an upper class white woman. That being said, it doesn't make any of the injustices addressed in this book less true. I really did enjoy this book, and I felt that I got to learn a lot. Even if it is one specific “more palatable for audiences” perspective. I think I'm going to try to read more books on this topic specifically women's prisons in the United States, let me know if anyone has any recommendations.