Nobody thinks they'll ever need this book. But every year, thousands of people find themselves facing the reality of incarceration—often with no idea what awaits them.
"Surviving Prison" is the guide Nick Razer wishes had existed before anyone he knew went inside. Drawing on extensive research, interviews with former inmates, and consultation with correctional officers and prison reform advocates, this book provides practical, unflinching guidance on navigating the complex world behind bars.
From the first terrifying hours of intake to the long months of serving time, from negotiating the unwritten rules of prison politics to maintaining sanity in an insane environment, Razer covers what you actually need to know. He addresses physical safety, mental health, maintaining outside relationships, understanding the prison economy, and—crucially—preparing for eventual release.
This isn't a book that glorifies or sensationalizes prison life. It's a survival manual for one of the most dangerous and dehumanizing environments a person can face.