Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing

I have always been interested in what really takes place in a prison. Sing Sing is one of the most famous places in the world. Ted Conover did a great job, and should be applauded for his research, fine writing and his outstanding voice reading his own work.

Thank you Ted! Personally I don't know how you survived the time you spent at Sing Sing as a guard. I would have been jumping out of my skin doing your job. The best part of this book, for me, was the Psycho or Bug ward and the Block. Your descriptions could not have been more accurate. Thanks again for painting a visual picture for me.
I think "Newjack (Unabridged) read by the author, not only explains the stress a guard has to endure, but also the emotional impact of the prisoners as well. This is a must read for anyone that has never been to prison and others that may think that crime pays.
I want to introduce this book to my High School Students to read. I think it will shock young adults to take a positive approach to his or her life. That is how real this book was to me!
As a footnote: I teach at risk High School Students.
Thanks Again,
Steve

A very easy read and seemingly accurate account of prison life at the infamous Sing Sing state prison outside of New York. The interesting twist here is that we get the story from the perspective of a newly minted C.O. -- a "Newjack." The narration was above-average, although some of the character voices were a tad on the funny side. In any event, I highly recommend this book and consider it a credit well spent.

great book..good insight into prison life from a guards perspectice....i think he downplays the seemier and violent part of prison life....but all in all a great read....buy it you won't be dissappointed

This was my first audio book ever and it was so good that I'm having a hard time trying to find something that grabbed and held my attention like New Jack did.

Just the fact that Ted Conover was willing to undergo the grueling training, hard work and over time, not to mention the treatment he endured from both inmates and staff ALL in the name of journalism. Just so that he could actually report the FACTS of Americas prison system, or lack thereof, amazed me.

This was his story to tell. He lived it and his experience really shines through by having him tell it himself.

If you are interested in becoming a prison guard then this book is audio introduction to physical and mental alteration possibilities. The story seemed good then seemed to be just routine days for the main character.