I bought this book while studying Forensic Psychology and working in the prison. Working in various prisons, I've heard inmate stories worthy of being a book or a movie--- but this book is unique and honestly, one of a kind. The stories Gieselman chose to include are eye opening for anyone. The cases and accounts are only a hint of the psychological issues of inmates in our prison system. If you watch court tv or law related television programs (which are extremely exaggerated or not usually at ALL accurate) you should read this book. Watching television bothers me, to say the least. Whereas, reading true accounts of criminal activity, law, and encounters are much more intriquing.