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The Profound Benefits of Doing a Stint in Prison

By: Andrew Hamilton
Narrated by: Andrew Hamilton
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Andrew Hamilton thought he had life sorted: beautiful fiancée, a popular pizza restaurant, two beloved dogs and a thriving side business supplying massive quantities of magic mushrooms and LSD to eager Sydneysiders.

Then one night police raided his Surry Hills home and it all came crashing down. Andrew's predicament didn't sink in at first, mainly because he was on a three-day cocaine bender and just wanted to sleep it off. When he was transferred to Parklea Correctional Centre, his prison-inspired existential dilemma began.

The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison is a sometimes confronting, more often hilarious insider's view to life inside. Andrew left prison a changed man, determined to turn his life around. This is the story of what happens when max denial collides with the reality of max security.

©2024 Andrew Hamilton (P)2024 W. F. Howes Ltd True Crime Funny Witty Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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A fascinating insight into the NSW prison system with plenty of laughs and poignant moments throughout

Couldn't stop listening

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After seeing Andrew on You Tube and after reading positive reviews on the book, I was keen to give this a go. Overall this is a really good book, very easy to listen to and hard to put down. Story slowly loses its pace towards the end but would recommend.

Easy Listen - Very Honest

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Hi, my son also ended up in jail because of drugs and I could never understand why he got so frustrated in regard to his buy up and you gave me better understanding of it. My son was such a picky eater before he went to prison and they changed all of that. That was probably a very big positive that I found .. I’d love to hear what your Mum has to say with her experience, of you in prison. For me, I had never experienced. The legal system was so daunting and had no understanding about registering phone numbers or booking in for a visit. It was also foreign. I think that people forget how difficult it is for the mothers
when their son is going into prison.

Thank you it gave me better understanding

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Couldn’t put it down. Andrew is a great story teller and tells an uplifting and positive story

Great story telling

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I loved every minute of this, so raw & real. you’ve opened my eyes & loved getting to know you.

BEST STORY!

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on the prison food scale this book is at least a 9.5 what a story well done mate will be looking for show tickets.

wow

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two things
FIRST ya sister is a lawyer hahahaha I don't know why but it made me giggle
SECOND RIP Clint xx my heart is with his misso, kids and family xx

Well done Andrew, it takes a man to learn a boys lesson but it takes a legend to create something new from the pits of hell!

two things

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After having seen Andrew perform in Sydney, I decided to buy the book because his comedy was so great.
The story and delivery did not disappoint.
Great read.

Amazing story from a real genuine funny bloke.

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incredible story did not want it to end. Thankyou for sharing Hammo your inspiration of change and reflection throughout survival mode.

Reality Raw Capturing

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Having had a very similar experience back in 2000 this really resonated. I loved the humour layered over the prison experience.

Like listening to my own story

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