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A Bit of a Stretch
The Diaries of a Prisoner
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A Bit of a Stretch
A shocking and darkly funny account of the reality of Britain's prisons.
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'Shocking, scathing, entertaining.' - Guardian
'Incredibly compelling.' - The Times
'Heart-breaking.' - Sunday Times
Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Where is it easier to get 'spice' than paracetamol? Where does self-harm barely raise an eyebrow?
Welcome to Her Majesty's Prison Service. Like most people, documentary-maker Chris Atkins didn't spend much time thinking about prisons. But after becoming embroiled in a dodgy scheme to fund his latest film, he was sent down for five years. His new home would be HMP Wandsworth, one of the largest and most dysfunctional prisons in Europe.
With a cast of characters ranging from wily drug dealers to senior officials bent on endless reform, this powerful memoir uncovers the horrifying reality behind the locked gates. Filled with dark humour and shocking stories, A Bit of a Stretch reveals why our creaking prison system is sorely costing us all - and why you should care.
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A Bit of a Stretch by Chris Atkins is lauded for its shocking, candid, and darkly humorous portrayal of Britain's prison system. Reviewers appreciate Atkins' engaging style, highlighting how he intertwines humour with a stark depiction of the dysfunction and absurdity within the incarceration system. It's described as both heartbreaking and hilariously poignant, offering a compelling and thought-provoking insight into the failings of the penal system.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838950170
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 303g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Chris Atkins is a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker. His documentaries Taking Liberties and Starsuckers were critically acclaimed and made front-page news. He has also worked extensively with Dispatches for Channel 4 and BBC Panorama. Following his release from prison, he is now back in North London, filming documentaries and writing.
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