“I went back to work right away [after prison]. I was very lucky — a friend of mine created a job for me at his company. Most prisoners who come home face really significant challenges when it comes to finding work. It’s very, very hard for most people who have a criminal record to get a job. I think the system is very wasteful of taxpayers’ dollars. It’s also very wasteful of human potential. I found that most people whom I was locked up with were, you know, good people who have skills and value. Prison is a missed opportunity to nurture those things.”
Quote by Piper Kerman
Author
Piper Kerman
Piper Kerman (born September 28, 1969) is an American memoirist and writer best known for her bestselling memoir "Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison" (2010). The book chronicles her 13-month experience in federal prison for drug trafficking. Her memoir was adapted into a critically acclaimed Netflix television series (2013-2019). Kerman works as a writer, speaker, and advocate for prison reform. more
You May Also Like
“All really great flying adventures begin at dawn.”
Source: The Cannibal Queen: A Flight Into the Heart of America
“God has a story to tell about you. A major part of it is you telling yours.”
“Focus on what's ahead. Use what is behind.”
Source: DragonSpell: A Novel
“No decision should be made on an empty shopping bag.”
Source: One Realm Beyond