About the book
Honest, heartfelt and moving. ***** The Sun
The Prison Officer challenges everything you thought you knew about people in prison.
Becoming a prison officer was Gen's burning ambition despite her background making this an unlikely career choice.
At twenty-three, full of hopes and dreams of helping those that needed it most within the prison system, she discovered the reality of life behind bars that no training could possibly have prepared her for.
In this searing account of her years as a prison officer, Gen shares how she learned to use her heart, her humour and sheer bloody-mindedness to make a difference to the men who lived by a different set of rules, finding her place amongst gangsters, killers and traffickers.
Editions of Prison Officer
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804992784
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529912586
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529925791
Read an Excerpt
Honest, heartfelt and moving. ***** The Sun
The Prison Officer challenges everything you thought you knew about people in prison.
Becoming a prison officer was Gen's burning ambition despite her background making this an unlikely career choice.
At twenty-three, full of hopes and dreams of helping those that needed it most within the prison system, she discovered the reality of life behind bars that no training could possibly have prepared her for.
In this searing account of her years as a prison officer, Gen shares how she learned to use her heart, her humour and sheer bloody-mindedness to make a difference to the men who lived by a different set of rules, finding her place amongst gangsters, killers and traffickers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prison Officer about?
Honest, heartfelt and moving. ***** The Sun
The Prison Officer challenges everything you thought you knew about people in prison.
Becoming a prison officer was Gen's burning ambition despite her background making this an unlikely career choice.
At twenty-three, full of hopes and dreams of helping those that needed it most within the prison system, she discovered the reality of life behind bars that no training could possibly have prepared her for.
In this searing account of her years as a prison officer, Gen shares how she learned to use her heart, her humour and sheer bloody-mindedness to make a difference to the men who lived by a different set of rules, finding her place amongst gangsters, killers and traffickers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Prison Officer?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Prison Officer?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781804992784
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Prison Officer?
Gen Glaister
Who is the Publisher of the book Prison Officer?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Prison Officer is available as paperback(ISBN 9781804992784) and ebook(ISBN 9781529912586) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529925791)
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