Whispers Over the Wall: Students Learn about Life from Prisoners

By Nandi S. Crosby

Whispers Over the Wall is a collection of undergraduate student essays that were developed for a course on the prison industrial complex. A one-time offering, the course in multicultural studies attracted students from diverse disciplines who were eager to learn about the politics of prison, especially its sociological aspects.Students were required to correspond with inmates as part of the curriculum. These essays reflect what they learned--and what we all can learn when we reach beyond our own expectations and listen to people deemed unworthy of our compassion.Essays explore various themes including the realities of rape in prison, concerns about aging, distinctions between private prisons and state-run facilities, the affects of being away from family during one's incarceration, and the struggles of maintaining identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461100488
• ISBN13: 9781461100485
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"