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100 1 _aTaylor, Winifred Louise
245 1 4 _aThe Man Behind the Bars
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-03
508 _aProduced by ellinora, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Man Behind the Bars" by Winifred Louise Taylor is a reflective account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the author's experiences and observations while interacting with prisoners, revealing the myriad human stories behind bars. Taylor explores the complexities of crime and punishment, highlighting individuals, such as a young man named Willy, who seek redemption and understanding within a flawed system. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Taylor's personal journey of discovering her passion for helping incarcerated individuals, starting from her time as a Sunday school teacher. She is motivated by a desire to make a positive impact on others' lives, which leads her to form a library for men in jail. After meeting Willy, a young prisoner whose crime stems from desperation, she becomes increasingly invested in the welfare of inmates. Various encounters and stories unfold, showcasing the struggles of prison life, the importance of empathy, and the potential for reform, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of humanity and justice throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrisons
653 _aCriminals
653 _aCrime
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56112
999 _c96943
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