Piper Kerman is vice president of a Washington, D.C.–based communications firm that works with foundations and nonprofits. A graduate of Smith College, she lives in Brooklyn.
“Fascinating . . . The true subject of this unforgettable book is
female bonding and the ties that even bars can’t unbind.”—People
(four stars)
“I loved this book. It’s a story rich with humor, pathos, and
redemption. What I did not expect from this memoir was the
affection, compassion, and even reverence that Piper Kerman
demonstrates for all the women she encountered while she was locked
away in jail. I will never forget it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of
Eat, Pray, Love
“This book is impossible to put down because [Kerman] could be you.
Or your best friend. Or your daughter.”—Los Angeles Times
“Moving . . . transcends the memoir genre’s usual self-centeredness
to explore how human beings can always surprise you.”—USA Today
“It’s a compelling awakening, and a harrowing one—both for the
reader and for Kerman.”—Newsweek
Kerman is now a successful and respected vice president of a communications firm based in Washington, D.C.-but she took a long and turbulent road to get there. In 1998, Kerman was indicted on drug trafficking and money laundering charges, and later served 15 months in a women's prison. In this audio edition of Kerman's memoir about her experiences in prison, Cassandra Campbell provides skillful narration, capturing the essence of the story and its protagonist. The narrator's subtle portrayal of Kerman is subtle, yet ripe with tension and raw emotion. Despite a somewhat lackluster, overly reserved performance in the audiobook's early chapters, Campbell soon turns up the heat, ultimately delivering a compulsive listening experience and a memorable turn as Kerman. A Random/Spiegel & Grau paperback. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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