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Comment on INSIDE: Life Behind Bars in America by Paul A

Paul A — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:48:28 +0000

I have read two of your bookds available on Amazon Kindle. I am apalled at the failure of the penal system. I think your story should be a great topic for TV show like Anderson Cooper.

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,259 by lynn

lynn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:44:32 +0000

hello,
I was watching tv tonight, and saw an actor that reminded me of a friend from my life in LA. A friend I hadn’t thought of in 10+ years.
This actor reminded me of Andrew Altchek. I googled Andrew, and came across your blog.
I am very saddened to hear that Andrew had passed away. I was also a bit surprised to hear that he died while serving time in prison.
Last time I saw him, I walked to him to his car at the valet at Barney’s New York in Beverly Hills. He sped off in his Ferrari.
I guess a lot could happen in 10 years.
I hope he was happy. He was a nice guy.

Comment on Week At A Glance by linda

linda — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:20:05 +0000

hey good luck!!!!..i bet you cant wait for this year to pass!!! …..i have someone at fort dix and hes not getting out till 2015….i so envy your wife!!!!! lol..i;ve read your stuff from tim to time this year..(being his first year in…ive found many web sites for inmates and families) :/ but yours gives an inside view of how life really is…i really wish you all the luck when you get out!!!!!!..you have more then paid your dues!!! when you get out are you going to update how life is on the outside???

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,924 / Sunday, 15 January 2012 by Colin Harris

Colin Harris — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:37:45 +0000

Two of my heroes share the same birthday. I am grateful for the inspiration of both of them.

Colin

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,924 / Sunday, 15 January 2012 by Ethel McFarland

Ethel McFarland — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:54 +0000

Happy Birthday Michael…they made you a cake ??? So excited for you and Carol.

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,892 / Wednesday, 14 December 2011 by Ethel McFarland

Ethel McFarland — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:52:43 +0000

Where can I find “past” daily journal entries…Thank you so much for all these wonderful postings to read and to pass along to friends. Ethel G Mc Farland

Comment on Daily Menu: Wednesday, 30 November 2011 by larry ward

larry ward — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:18:58 +0000

Joel Ward, our son has been at Taft camp since 2008 and we live in Modesto. He was originally sentenced to Atwater. I just chanced on your menu, etc., and since being in Atwater wondered how you find it compares beyond the food. Joel now works in commissary and does benefit with the available fresh veggies and fruits. Also enjoyed and benefited from working in the garden in the past. Because of distance to Taft it reduces opportunities for his daughters and us to visit. Sounds like your wife must be nearby relatively to be their each weekend. Did you know Joel? He did mention your name in the past but I don’t recall whether you really knew each other. Thanks for this interesting site, Michael. Sincerely the Wards

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,891 / Tuesday, 13 December 2011 by Sue

Sue — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:51:03 +0000

What a shame! My opinion is that if the entire population is suffering (which I have no doubt they are) there will be more problems arising due to frustration and I’d even go so far as say grief.

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,885 / Wednesday, 7 December 2011 by Liana

Liana — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:43:47 +0000

I just want to say that I had read your book “About Prison” and it has been the best source I have read in my study of Criminology. Your experience about prison life really gives the readers a huge inside look as to what prison life is really like and the system of corrections.

Comment on Prison Journal: Day 8,880 / Friday, 2 December 2011 by mike guilfoyle

mike guilfoyle — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:22:31 +0000

Dear Michael,

I was drawn to your website having read Professor Todd Clear’s plaintive and moving letter to President Obama regarding your lengthy incarceration and the sterling efforts you have made since your loss of liberty, not only to highlight the impact of your sentence, in terms of its costs financially but also in human terms. The prison journal and the many works that you have penned based on your first hand experiences over this time I have yet to read. But having spent 20 years until recently, working as a Probation Officer in London( England) I recognise that the efforts made towards ensuring successful release and re-entry by many of those now inside our prisons, needs to be supported by a more just,humane, decent and proportionate penal system. Can I wish you well in all your endeavours to secure your eventual release and look forward to reading more of your timely insights on life behind bars.

Regards

Mike