AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated A Bit Of A Stretch in Books
Feb 20, 2021
This book is an eye-opener, highlighting the failures in prison reforms, the amount of drugs in the prisons, as well as other internal goings on. Atkins writes with emotion and humour, you feel his despair at the separation from his child, and the frustration of life behind bars. You will also find yourself laughing out loud.
If you like biographical tell alls, you will enjoy this one.
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