My Life in Prison

The plot of the book My Life in Prison completely corresponds with its title. The author of it, Donald Lowrie, spent 10 years in prison of San Quentin for burglary and shares his impressions. The account of his life there is very detailed; he describes both terrible conditions arranged for prisoners and the relation from the guards. This book influenced the system of prisons and punishment, for some time capital punishment was even repealed and also a bureau for the relief and guidance of ex-con