This is an important book

This book really brings you into the world of Rikers. It allows you to hear the voices of the people who lived the experience. The authors do a great job of letting those individuals such as administrators, guards, inmates, and families speak for themselves and tell their stories. Many of their accounts are horrible, but in my opinion important to hear, as it raises the question of how we should best deal with our penal system. I highly recommend this book.