Inside Alcatraz
The bestselling true story of life inside America's most notorious prison
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4.8 • 28 Ratings
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- £5.99
Publisher Description
One man's account of Alcatraz, a rare and intimate memoir of life inside the world's most notorious prison.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Each day we saw the outside world in all its splendour, and each day that view served as a reminder that we had wasted and ruined our lives.
Jim Quillen, AZ586 - a runaway, problem child and petty thief - was jailed several times before his twentieth birthday. In August 1942, after escaping from San Quentin, he was arrested on the run and sentenced to forty-five years in prison and later transferred to Alcatraz.
From terrifying times in solitary confinement to daily encounters with 'the Birdman', and what really happened during the desperate and deadly 1946 escape attempt, this is the true story of life inside America's most notorious prison.
Praise for Inside Alcatraz:
‘Extremely well written, fascinating, educational [and] insightful’ ***** Reader review
‘Honest, brave and inspirational’ ***** Reader review
‘A must read for anyone fascinated by the Alcatraz history’ ***** Reader review
‘Inspiring, emotional, beautifully written and very difficult to put down.’ ***** Reader review
‘Amazing true life story’ ***** Reader review
Customer Reviews
Amazing!
Fantastic gripping read, couldn’t put it down! Found out about this book when visiting Alcatraz itself and immediately had to read!
Amazing Read
I’ve always had an interest in the history of Alcatraz and this autobiography was a great read! Fully enjoyed reading it - I would highly recommend, I can see myself re-reading this book in a few months time!
Mrs
Great book couldn't put it down