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Fed - Living Inside a Women's Prison
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Fed: Living Inside a Women's Prison is the story of
Dr. Lynn Hartz's problems with the United States legal
system and incarceration in a women's prison. Accused
and convicted of "mail fraud," a category
for many crimes, she still maintains her innocence.
Her
lawyer was denied; her doctor wrote the judge a letter
explaining her head injury and a memory problem. She
was sent to a maximum-security mental health prison
for a psychiatric evaluation. Paranoid, schizophrenic,
psychotic, and manic-depressive inmates, as well as
staff members are discussed.
Her
incarceration at Alderson Federal Women's Prison,
the unjust situation and injustice, comprise most
of the book. The spiritual struggle of "Why me?"
and personal freedom are two major components throughout
the book.
People,
activities, visits, and finances, as well as conflicts
between inmates and staff are described. Thoughts,
letters, and conversations with people on the inside
and the outside, are included.
The
appendix includes poetry written in prison, a list
of resources for prisoners and their families, and
a section of references of work about women and prison.
Lynn
R. Hartz, Ph.D.'s Biography:
Lynn
R. Hartz, Ph.D. is a writer who has lived most of
her life in West Virginia. She was a professional
counselor for 20 years. After experiencing personal
legal problems and spending time in a federal women's
prison, Dr. Hartz advocates for prisoners. Her novel,
And Time Stood Still, was published in 2000.
Reviews
Dr.
Hartz takes us into the world few of us very dare
to go. Her story and the media hype my not mesh, but
the first hand story is intriquing and scary. But
most of all true. A good read. - Vance
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