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Ann Walmsley

Auteur van The Prison Book Club

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The Prison Book Club (2015) 83 exemplaren

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Geslacht
female
Nationaliteit
Canada
Geboorteplaats
Picton, Ontario, Canada
Beroepen
journalist, writer
Korte biografie
Ann Walmsley is a magazine journalist whose work has appeared in The Globe and Mail and Maclean's. She is the recipient of four National Magazine Awards, a Canadian Business Journalism Award and two International Regional Magazine Awards. She founded her first book club at age nine. She lives in Toronto with her family.

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I didn't finish but I liked what I read.
 
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FurbyKirby | 8 andere besprekingen | Jan 5, 2021 |
I really liked this story about two women who run book clubs in federal prisons. It talks about the books, the club discussions, and follows the journeys of six of the men who participate and agree to keep journals. It is a powerful testament to the benefits -- and joys -- of reading.
 
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LynnB | 8 andere besprekingen | Apr 23, 2020 |
Author Ann Walmsley was the victim of a mugging in England and had some degree of PTSD. When she returned to Canada, her friend Carol asked her to participate in a book club in a men's prison. She was leary but taking strength from something her father had said, she agreed to give it a go. What happened next is the meat of this book. This was a fascinating read and if definitely reinforces the power of books. Ann's friend Carol was instrumental in starting up Book Clubs in prisons all over Canada. In her book, Ann, documents these meetings and gives us an insight into some of the men who attended. Each chapter highlighted a monthly meeting in one of the prisons. Several of the inmates were chosen to be ambassadors and to recruit other members. Some were involved in journaling about the book as well as other thoughts and situations. Some of the men opened up to Ann about the reason they were in prison as well as their hopes and dreams for the future. Some of the discussions carried over to life in the prison, crossing gang lines and promoting even more literacy. I really enjoyed learning about the books clubs, the books, about life in prison as well as following some of the men after their release. The book was realistic in that it not only told us about the success stories but also about those that ended up back in prison after their release. This was a selection for our monthly read by one of the groups I am in on Goodreads and I am glad I had the opportunity to read this book.… (meer)
 
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Carlathelibrarian | 8 andere besprekingen | Feb 5, 2019 |
Really interesting and surprising story of a woman, herself the victim of a violent crime, who becomes involved with a group that starts book clubs in prisons. Her journey, and the stories of the men she meets through the program is very eye-opening and inspiring. Not every story has a happy ending, but many are rewarding. I found the choices of books fascinating and the discussions between the prisoners enlightening. This book gives insights into life in prison and refutes many stereotypes about prisoners. The work this group does is making a difference and their program is spreading throughout the world.… (meer)
 
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Rdra1962 | 8 andere besprekingen | Aug 1, 2018 |

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1
Leden
83
Populariteit
#218,811
Waardering
½ 3.6
Besprekingen
9
ISBNs
10

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