Free-world authors of prison related books usually cover political, economic, or sociological aspects of orison. However, the "nitty-gritty" details of actual prison life are unknown to all who have not been there. This is an authentic look at prison life, as told by someone who has survived the most violent prisons in the country. This book exposes taboo subjects such as "Code-of-Conduct", weapon manufacturing, drug smuggling, hiding contraband, etc. Whether you are a family member, friend, criminal justice professional, you will be transported deep into the inner sanctum of the convicted class. Criminal Justice Professionals will find invaluable insight into the mind of dangerous high security inmates, their illegal activities, and organizational structure. If you are a family member or loved one who just wants to know what transpires on the 'inside' this is the book. See survival as you have never seen or considered it. "No other book gives you the raw, uncensored truth about what prison is really like on the inside. If you want to know how the baddest men on earth survive the meanest prisons, this is the book." C.P. Prison Guard.