I just recently finished reading a fairly new book on the market called "Visiting Life". (I got it through AMAZON). It's a true story and quite a good read, about a woman who fell in love with a man doing life at Pelican Bay and her experiences being involved with a "lifer" and the other women she befriended at visits along the way. She recounts some of their views and experiences along with her own. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a book that covers what some women experience in this situation. :thumbsup:

Sounds very interesting, do you have the name of the author?


ann

Yes, her name is Bridget Kinsella.

Thanks I Look Into It

sounds like it might be a book I would be interested in reading.... thanks

Thanks.. I hadn't heard of it but will check it out!

I am going to see if Waldenbooks has it or can order it, sounds good

I'm going to look into it too. Thank you!

Here are some reviews of it... it looks like not just a good story, but she seems to be a really good writer, too:
http://www.amazon.com/Visiting-Life-Women-Doing-Outside/dp/0307338363

And an interview with the author:
http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R707021000

I just ordered it.

Here are some reviews of it... it looks like not just a good story, but she seems to be a really good writer, too:
http://www.amazon.com/Visiting-Life-Women-Doing-Outside/dp/0307338363

And an interview with the author:
http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R707021000

I just ordered it.


intresting i heard the interview hmmm i have not picked up but i prob will next pay check lol

has anybody passed on the info to the pelican bay ladies in thier thread

by the way i heard the radio interview and it sounded like she is not with him anymore so now i am courise i wonder why she did not last with him ??? lets read n find out

This link will take you to a website [Alternet] that published Chapter 1 of this book and an interview with the author. She is a writer/journalist and an editor, btw!
http://www.alternet.org/story/56945/

I am reading it now, good book!

But I found myself skipping through parts like where she describes the visiting room routines, because we all know that stuff inside and out! I would have been fascinated five years ago, but now I keep thinking I could write it better LOL...

Who else here has the book already? I don't want to give away too much about it... :D

PS. TAN thanks and i love your avatar..AWWWH .. CUTIE

I want to get this book.. now..:)
im listening to the audio thanks Q..!

I just ordered.. it, from my library.. for now.. tell me more.. q..

Audio? Wish I'd known, I drive 2 hours every day!!

i read it. i enjoyed it. you should also .

I am reading it, its okay..

Hey evon.. how are you?? miss you ! are you still visiting occc? visit us in mass forum.

I read the book, and it is very well written. MWI women will really appreciate her point of view, it helps to explain the intimacy that develops between two people. I had my Mom read it, and it helped her to understand my relationship.

I read Visiting Life a few months ago. I really liked it. She was so genuine and real. I felt her pain. And for those who are wondering why she is no longer with him, you will understand by the end of the book. SAD!!!

I read the book in July and enjoyed it. I checked it out on a Thursday for my weekend trip to visiting and had finished it Friday night before I even left. lol It's a great book and the end brought me to tears.