"Prisoner: An SOS Letter and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods"
![Jese Leos](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/john-milton.jpg)
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4013 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 286 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
By Shane Bauer
Shane Bauer was just 27 years old when he was arrested in Iran and sentenced to eight years in prison. His crime? Hiking across the bFree Download from Iraq. Bauer spent the next two years in solitary confinement, where he was tortured and denied basic necessities. He was finally released in 2011 after a global campaign for his freedom.
In his new book, "Prisoner," Bauer tells the story of his imprisonment and the hidden cost of America's cheap goods. He argues that our addiction to cheap products, from clothes to electronics to food, comes at a great cost to human lives.
The private prison industry is a major beneficiary of our demand for cheap goods. Private prisons are for-profit companies that house prisoners for a fee. They have a vested interest in keeping prisons full, and they have lobbied hard for laws that increase the number of people who are incarcerated.
As a result of this lobbying, the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. We have more than 2 million people in prison, and the majority of them are there for nonviolent crimes. This mass incarceration has had a devastating impact on communities of color, who are disproportionately represented in prison.
In "Prisoner," Bauer argues that we need to rethink our approach to crime and punishment. He calls for an end to the private prison industry and for a focus on rehabilitation instead of punishment. He also argues that we need to stop consuming so many cheap goods, and that we need to support businesses that are committed to social justice.
"Prisoner" is a powerful and moving account of life inside America's private prison system. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about social justice and the future of our country.
Reviews
"A powerful and moving indictment of the private prison industry. Bauer's story is a reminder of the human cost of our addiction to cheap goods." —The New York Times
"A must-read for anyone concerned about social justice. Bauer's book is a wake-up call to the hidden costs of our cheap goods." —The Washington Post
"A powerful and important book. Bauer's story is a reminder of the human toll of our criminal justice system." —The Guardian
About the Author
Shane Bauer is a journalist and author. He is the co-founder of The Intercept, a non-profit news organization. Bauer has written extensively about the Middle East, national security, and criminal justice. He is a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize and the George Polk Award.
Buy the Book
"Prisoner: An SOS Letter and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods" is available now from all major booksellers.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4013 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 286 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Do you want to contribute by writing guest posts on this blog?
Please contact us and send us a resume of previous articles that you have written.
Book
Novel
Page
Chapter
Text
Story
Genre
Reader
Library
Paperback
E-book
Magazine
Newspaper
Paragraph
Sentence
Bookmark
Shelf
Glossary
Bibliography
Foreword
Preface
Synopsis
Annotation
Footnote
Manuscript
Scroll
Codex
Tome
Bestseller
Classics
Library card
Narrative
Biography
Autobiography
Memoir
Reference
Encyclopedia
Alice Kuipers
Andy Maslen
Andy Davidson
Amy Conway Hatcher
Andrew Crowther
Andrew Aziz
Amy Medling
Andrew Rowe
Andrew Bridge
Andrew Wallingford
Alexander Dobkin
Andrea Phillips
Andrew Fowler
Amelia Simmons
Allen J Christenson
Angie D Watson
Andrea Hudy
Andrea Carter
Andy Parker
Andrew Shapland
Light bulbAdvertise smarter! Our strategic ad space ensures maximum exposure. Reserve your spot today!
![2024 CFA Level 1 Exam Prep Volume 1 Ethical And Professional Standards Quantitative Methods](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/unlock-exam-success-master-ethical-and-professional-standards-with-our-comprehensive-2024-cfa-level-i-prep-guide.jpeg)
![William Faulkner profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/william-faulkner.jpg)
![Who Gets What And Why: The New Economics Of Matchmaking And Market Design](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/unlocking-true-human-potential-the-new-economics-of-matchmaking-and-market-design.jpeg)
![Patrick Rothfuss profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/patrick-rothfuss.jpg)
![My Big Dumb Invisible Dragon](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/enter-the-extraordinary-world-of-my-big-dumb-invisible-dragon-a-literary-escape-like-no-other.jpeg)
![Clarence Mitchell profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/clarence-mitchell.jpg)
- Kyle PowellFollow ·18.9k
- Angelo WardFollow ·7.1k
- John UpdikeFollow ·7.7k
- Spencer PowellFollow ·7.3k
- Cortez ReedFollow ·18.5k
- Al FosterFollow ·10.4k
- Houston PowellFollow ·6.6k
- Preston SimmonsFollow ·4.3k
![IF YOU DON T DO POLITICS POLITICS WILL DO YOU : A Guide To Navigating Office Politics Effectively And Ethically (And Yes It Is Possible )](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/if-you-don-t-do-politics-politics-will-do-you.jpeg)
![Julio Cortázar profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/julio-cortazar.jpg)
If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You
Uncover the Hidden Power in Everyday Life In...
![The Edge Of Physics: A Journey To Earth S Extremes To Unlock The Secrets Of The Universe](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/the-edge-of-physics-unraveling-the-extraordinary-mysteries-of-the-quantum-universe.jpeg)
![Ivan Turner profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/ivan-turner.jpg)
The Edge of Physics: Unraveling the Extraordinary...
What is the nature of...
![Regression Analysis: An Intuitive Guide For Using And Interpreting Linear Models](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/an-intuitive-guide-for-using-and-interpreting-linear-models.jpeg)
![Diego Blair profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/diego-blair.jpg)
An Intuitive Guide For Using And Interpreting Linear...
Linear models...
![Through Two Doors At Once: The Elegant Experiment That Captures The Enigma Of Our Quantum Reality](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/through-two-doors-at-once-unveiling-the-enigmatic-world-of-quantum-physics.jpeg)
![Oscar Wilde profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/oscar-wilde.jpg)
Through Two Doors At Once: Unveiling the Enigmatic World...
Prepare to delve into the captivating realm of...
![Incredible Women Of The All American Girls Professional Baseball League: (Women Athletes In History Gift For Teenage Girls And Women)](https://reference.bccbooking.com/small-image/women-athletes-in-history-an-inspiring-gift-for-teenage-girls-and-women.jpeg)
![Darrell Powell profile picture](https://reference.bccbooking.com/author/darrell-powell.jpg)
Women Athletes in History: An Inspiring Gift for Teenage...
Unveiling the Extraordinary Stories of Female...
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4013 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
X-Ray | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 286 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |