Memoir: Delaware County Prison

by Reginald L. Hall

After committing credit card fraud at a local department store, 18-year-old Reginald Hall lands an eight-month sentence at the Delaware County Prison. What complicates his life as an inmate is his sexual orientation. In life, being gay is difficult enough; in prison, it can be a horrendous ordeal. Attempting suicide, taking drugs, and having illicit sex were only some of the self-destructive behaviors Reginald dabbled in. His only sanity came from family visits and frequent phone calls to relatives, especially his mother, his reaching out to God, and his few genuine friendships formed in jail, particularly with Lamont. This is not to say Reginald was an angel during his stay at DCP. He had plenty of jailhouse crushes, some of them inappropriate - like his infatuation with Teddy Cunningham. Teddy had it all: looks, money, respect, and a big love muscle that Reginald just lusted for.

Genres: Nonfiction

193 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Riss Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my 2nd read of this book, definitely a reminder of what actually happens in jail between men and how casual it is.

[Mr Crenshaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book overall. I agree with a previous comment that this book should've been a novel instead of a memoir. I couldn't put the book down though. Only thing that turned me off about the book was the fact that the author was just "grazing the surface"; he was moving from cell to cell, introducing numerous characters at a time. Also the typos were not a good look. Above all, I would like a sequel to this book.

[Willette Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read but not very good. Hall introduces dozens of characters but doesn't fit them into story well so you often forget who these people are. Then you realize you don't care. I just wanted to finish the book because I started it.

[Juan]

sucked balls.. no actually it sucked hair on balls no matter of fact it sucked crabs on hairs on balls! DO NOT READ!

[Michael Davidson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok , still not telling you everything.