After Prison--What? by Maud Ballington Booth
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| Author | Booth, Maud Ballington, 1865-1948 |
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| LoC No. | 03025751 |
| Title | After Prison--What? |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "After Prison--What?" by Maud Ballington Booth is a heartfelt account focusing on prison reform and the possibility of rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals, written in the early 20th century. The work provides a personal perspective from the author, who refers to those in prison as "the boys," emphasizing her belief in their potential for change and renewal. The book seeks to challenge the prevailing prejudices surrounding convicts and advocates for understanding, compassion, and practical support for their reintegration into society. The opening of the book sets the stage for Booth’s mission, where she expresses a deep commitment to prisoners and highlights the need for society to recognize their humanity beyond their crimes. She begins with a dedication to the men in prison, portraying them not just as convicts but as individuals capable of reform with the right support. Throughout her reflections, she draws on various anecdotes that illustrate the struggles and resilience of inmates, demonstrating that many are more than their past mistakes. Booth’s progressive views challenge the reader to look past societal biases and see the “gold” in the character of those behind bars, fostering a message of hope and redemption that resonates throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Criminals -- Rehabilitation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45234 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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