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Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock

by Jim Quillen
Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock - Thryft
Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock - Thryft

Raw, honest reflection of life in America's toughest prison.

"Inside Alcatraz" is a rare portal into the infamous island penitentiary, offering an insider's perspective that is both harrowing and captivating. Jim Quillen's memoir is not just about the bars and the cold walls; it's a story about redemption. The vivid recount of his experiences, including the well-known escape attempt, is gritty and evocative, providing an authenticity that true crime aficionados and history buffs will find invaluable. If you ever wondered what life was like inside Alcatraz, Quillen's narrative will take you there, without the need for a time machine.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Inside Alcatraz: My Time on the Rock

by Jim Quillen
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ISBN: 9781784750664
Authors: Jim Quillen
Publisher: Arrow
Date of Publication: 2016-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Historical, Memoir, Biography Memoir, Autobiography, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 1597 readers)

Description

One man's searing account of life inside the world's most notorious prison, from desperation to redemption. Jim Quillen, AZ586—a runaway, problem child, and petty thief—was jailed several times before his 20th birthday. In August 1942, after escaping from San Quentin, he was arrested on the run and sentenced to 45 years in prison, and later transferred to Alcatraz. This is the true story of life inside America's most notorious prison—from terrifying times in solitary confinement to daily encounters with "the Birdman," and what really happened during the desperate and deadly 1946 escape attempt.
 

Raw, honest reflection of life in America's toughest prison.

"Inside Alcatraz" is a rare portal into the infamous island penitentiary, offering an insider's perspective that is both harrowing and captivating. Jim Quillen's memoir is not just about the bars and the cold walls; it's a story about redemption. The vivid recount of his experiences, including the well-known escape attempt, is gritty and evocative, providing an authenticity that true crime aficionados and history buffs will find invaluable. If you ever wondered what life was like inside Alcatraz, Quillen's narrative will take you there, without the need for a time machine.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.