Summary of Jeffrey Archer's A Prison Diary

By IRB Media

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#1 The world can be a cruel place, but I have not winced or cried aloud. I have not been afraid of the years. I am the captain of my soul.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822513679

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Insights on Jeffrey Archer's A Prison Diary

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The world can be a cruel place, but I have not winced or cried aloud. I have not been afraid of the years. I am the captain of my soul.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

I was sentenced to four years in prison. I was taken to Belmarsh Prison, a modern jail, and transferred to a Category D prison, probably Ford or the Isle of Sheppey.

#2

I was taken to a signing-out room, where I had to fill out yet another set of forms. I was handcuffed to an overweight woman named Mary, who accompanied me out of the building and on to an elongated white van. We traveled through the streets of London, and eventually arrived at Belmarsh prison.

#3

I was met by two officers at HMP Belmarsh, who asked me to strip. The first officer took notes as I took off my jacket, tie, and shirt. The second officer asked me to raise my arms above my head and turn a complete circle while a video camera attached to the wall whirred away in the background.

#4

I was placed in the medical wing of the prison, where I spent my first night. I was not a mass murderer, but I was still treated like one. I was left alone in the cell for over an hour, and I began to feel depressed.

#5

I am moved onto an induction block the next day, and as soon as I’m categorized A, B, C, or D, I will be transferred to another prison. I am sure I will be Category D – no previous convictions, and no history of violence.

#6

I am woken up by the same warm West Indian grin, which turns to a look of surprise when he sees me sitting at the table writing. I am given six autographs, one of which is for his daughter Michelle.

#7

I was released from the cell and escorted by Lester to the shower room. The room had three small press-button showers that gave off a trickle of water that was at best lukewarm. The pressure lasted for about thirty seconds before you