Tuesday, May 4, 2004

You Got Nothing Coming-Notes From A Prison Fish by Jimmy Lerner

You Got Nothing Coming-Notes From A Prison Fish, by Jimmy Lerner.  Jimmy Lerner was a professional "suit"  living in a nice suburban town out in California with a drinking problem.  The drinking led him to a divorce and AA meetings.  While in an AA meeting he meets this crazy guy who torments him night and day.  He ends up killing the guy in self defense and lands in prison.  The book is a true account of the murder and Jimmy's time in prison.  Meet "Kansas", a large skinhead with a Swastika tattooed to the back of his head who becomes Jimmy's cellmate.  Lots of interesting characters and prison stories are here.  Jimmy served 6 years in prison where he wrote the book, and was subsequently pardoned.  Hats off to Mr. Lerner for sharing such a tragic part of his life with us.  The book is funny, educational, and bizzare and I enjoyed it greatly. 

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