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34 Years in Hell

My Time Inside America's Toughest Prisons

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34 Years in Hell

By: James Morgan Kane
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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In July 1983, James Morgan Kane returned home in the evening to find a corpse in his living room. Fearing that he would be held responsible, and sensing that his wife was involved, he wanted to do all he could to protect his young family. Jamie worked through the night to dispose of the body. But his luck ran out days later, as he was arrested and sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Jamie entered the American prison system and was to stay there for 34 years with stints in San Quentin, Folsom State Prison and the notorious Deuel Vocational Institution in California. He would rub shoulders with some of the world's most infamous serial killers and gangs. This book tells of his time locked up with no hope of release, living the brutality of the tough and unforgiving American penitentiary system and finding his new purpose in life.

©2019 James Morgan Kane (P)2021 W F Howes Social Sciences True Crime Crime
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What an insane story and even more insane how calmly Kane told his story after all the pain and injustice he suffered. Stellar narration.

Great story

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A fantastic story of how ones strength and positivity can overcome the toughest of life's undeserving challenges.

Great Memoir!

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Incredible that James has come through such a difficult situation with only his self preservation and personal integrity and strength to guide him. Good luck to him 😊

Worth the read

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An amazing story of persistence and righteousness despite being treated poorly for so many years! It is well worth a read as it helps shape one thoughts of how the bad the system is and come out so well rounded in the end.

Benevolence in hell

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What an interesting life. I hope Jamie finds peace and makes a good home for himself

Twists and turns

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A strong story of injustice against humanity and strength perseverance when faced with the worst possible circumstance.

Must listen

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My heart went out to this story, the betrayal of so called family and what goes on behind the prison walls.. I couldn’t stop listening

When things go wrong they really go wrong

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This is a truely gripping story, I enjoyed every moment. The Author is a total bad arse and over came what life unfairly through at him.

couldn't stop Listening

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The horrendous events that happened to this man is so cruel and sad. i hope he has the best rest of his life with loved ones around him. I couldn't stop listening waiting for him to get the justice he deserved. Great book and well narrated.

Extraordinary

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Amazing story from a incredible man that remained positive despite a very difficult unfair life

34 years in hell

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