Behind A Convict's Eyes: Doing Time in a Modern Prison

by K.C. Carceral, Thomas J. Bernard, Leanne Fiftal Alarid

This unique book provides accurate descriptions of prisons and prison life, written by a prisoner sentenced to life, who uses the pseudonym "K. C. Carceral" to hide his identity for protection. With the assistance of editors Thomas Bernard, Leanne F. Alarid, Bruce Bikle, and Alene Bikle, this book presents a gripping, and often graphic, portrayal of life in prison. This narrative presentation of such topics as prison violence, friendships, sexual mores, and serving time includes graphic language and situations. Through the powerful personal experiences of the author, readers are better equipped to develop informed opinions about the American prison system. Inspired to write about his experiences in prison, Carceral sought the help of noted academics, including Thomas Bernard, to create a powerful and informative narrative. This is the first textbook written by a life-sentenced inmate. Bernard, along with editors Leanne F. Alarid, Bruce Bikle and Alene Bikle developed the manuscript to ensure its suitability for classroom use in colleges and universities. The wide range of topics covered includes entrance into prison; prison life, including violence in prisons; dealing with time; prison politics and economics; sex, racism, retaliation, and gangs.

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 11, 2003

Reviews

[K.C. Carceral]

As Author I can not do this.

Yet, I want to share my current project.

My current book project is an ethnographic text discussing how time and the temporal experience influences incarcerated prisoners in America. More specifically, it addresses how a prisoner experiences and manipulates time in their daily incarcerated life. This is a joint effort with a co-author Dr. Michael Flaherty. When it is available, I hope those who enjoyed my first two books will consider it also to read.

Tentative title: The Time Warp Mentality or Bending Time.