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Listen to the Summary of Chris Hedges's Our Class in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Our Class" by Chris Hedges is a profound exploration of the author's experiences teaching college courses in East Jersey State Prison. Hedges, a former New York Times reporter and ordained Presbyterian minister, delves into the lives of his incarcerated students, revealing the transformative power of education and the arts within the prison system. The book provides a critical examination of the American judicial system, mass incarceration, and the racial and economic injustices that perpetuate a cycle of poverty and imprisonment...
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