I'll Fly Away: Further Testimonies from the Women of York Prison

by Wally Lamb
I'll Fly Away: Further Testimonies from the Women of York Prison  
published September 1st 2007 by HarperCollins
binding Hardcover
isbn 0061369225   (isbn13: 9780061369223)
pages 320
description

In 2003 Wally Lamb—the author of two of the most beloved novels of our time, She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True...more

date added
02-15-07



Sign in to Goodreads to see your friends' reviews of I'll Fly Away: Further Testimonies from the Women of York Prison.







discuss this book

There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »




friend reviews (0)

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.



lists with this book

This book is not in any lists. Go add it to a list.




other reviews (showing 1-20 of 218)



Sarah
Sarah rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
10/01/07

Read in September, 2007
Several years ago, I read "Couldn't Keep It To Myself", the first collection of stories from Wally Lamb and the women of York Correctional Institution. I absolutely loved the book and my copy quickly became tattered as friend after friend read the book and shared my sense of awe. When I heard that a second compilation was being released, I couldn't wait to read it.

Like its predecessor, this book is a collection of stories written by a group of women who are part of a prison wri...more
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Robin
Robin rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
12/06/07

Read in December, 2007
Reading this book was interesting because many of the women's stories take place in Connecticut at the time I lived there. While reading this there were a few times I realized I should probably have been incarcerated at one time or another.... but seriously-- All of their stories are somehow relatable....and even though many of them were in prison for violent crimes- I still felt like they were just regular women who had in most cases been abused by husbands, boyfriends and family members who e...more
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Britta
Britta rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
03/01/08

bookshelves: 2008, adult, library, non-fiction
Read in February, 2008
This is a second volume of short stories and poems from the women of York Prison in Connecticut. This and the first volume (Couldn't Keep It to Myself) are the product of workshops lead by author Wally Lamb.

All of the entries are good, several are great, and a few are excellent. "Big Girl Jail," and the final story about redemption through nature are two of my favorites.

It amazes me that these women, convicted for fraud, drug possession, murder, or a host of other crim...more
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Joanie
Joanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
12/28/07

bookshelves: non-fiction
Read in December, 2007
This is another collection of essays written by women who are serving time in prison. Wally Lamb is the editor and one of the facilitators of a writing workshop at the prison. A lot of the essays are really well written but very sad. The book does a great job of humanizing the women and making you see them as more than just criminals.
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Mindy
Mindy rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
11/02/07

I just finished this book. I picked it up because in my world, Wally Lamb is always worth it. Of course, as it turns out, he is not the writer...his students from a prison-based writing class are. And I don't have a single complaint. Their writing was amazing. Read this! It's worth it.
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Sandy
Sandy rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
12/26/07

Read in December, 2007
Wally Lamb appeared again...was amazing that he is teaching creative writing to women inmates in Connecticut, and I enjoyed reading their stories. It reminded me how human we all are and how simple choices can lead to different endings for each of us. Makes me feel so lucky...
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Erica
Erica rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
10/09/07

Read in October, 2007
recommends it for: Lamb fans, anyone who enjoys watching "snapped"
I am so excited...just got an e-mail today from the publishers watch list....my favorite author finally has a new book out!!!!! Can't wait to get started....

Bought on Thursday, Finished on Saturday....Great. I loved it. Couldn't put it down.
Like this review?   yes  
  2 comments

Trish
Trish rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
05/24/08

Read in May, 2008
I liked couldnt keep it to myself better but it is still a good read providing insight into women in jail
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Stephanie
Stephanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
01/28/08

See my review for Couldn't Keep It to Myself. As with that, if you don't read this, you are stupid.
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Eva
Eva rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
07/19/08

Read in March, 2008
recommended to Eva by: library find
Along the same lines as Couldn't Keep It To Myself. Decent book but not at all like his others.
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Naomi
Naomi rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
06/18/08

I like the first one better but this was still a good read!
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Courtney
Courtney rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
11/29/07

Read in March, 2005
Not his best work, but interesting nonetheless.
Like this review?   yes  
  add a comment

Elizabeth
Elizabeth marked it as to-read
07/21/08

bookshelves: to-read
 

Lisa
Lisa marked it as to-read
01/21/08

bookshelves: to-read
 

Ember
Ember marked it as to-read
06/11/08

bookshelves: to-read
 

Allison
Allison rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
02/29/08

 

Kim
Kim marked it as to-read
01/17/08

bookshelves: to-read
 

Rickie
Rickie rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
10/10/07

bookshelves: good
 

Amy
Amy marked it as to-read
07/09/08

bookshelves: to-read
 

Florence
Florence rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
04/28/08

Read in April, 2008
 


« previous 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11



book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 3.82 (77 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.82 (77 ratings)
number of reviews: 12






other editions

I'll Fly Away: Further Testimonies from the Women of York Prison (Paperback)
I'll Fly Away (Paperback)