{"product_id":"prison-rules-gary-sahlin-9798296166739","title":"Prison Rules: A Guide to Prison Etiquette and the Art of Prison Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe enforced the law. Then he was forced to survive it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary Sahlin's life took a turn few could imagine: from U.S. Navy veteran and police officer to a federal inmate serving a twenty-year sentence. In \u003ci\u003ePrison Rules\u003c\/i\u003e, Sahlin offers an unflinching, insider's guide to navigating the brutal, complex and often-hidden world of the American prison system. This is not a theoretical guide; it is a manual for survival forged in the fire of experience across eleven different federal institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForget what you've seen in the movies. This book is a masterclass in the unwritten laws that truly govern life behind bars. You will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Art of the First 24 Hours: \u003c\/b\u003e How to survive the initial shock of intake and establish yourself without becoming a target.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNavigating the Yard: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand the rigid social structures, racial politics, and gang alliances that define daily existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Underground Economy: \u003c\/b\u003e Master the currency of commissary, hustles, and favors to improve your quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDealing with Staff and Inmates: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the delicate balance of earning respect, avoiding conflict, and dealing with every personality type, from predatory inmates to indifferent guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMental Fortitude: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the psychological strategies to combat despair, loneliness and the soul-crushing monotony of a long sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Road to Reentry: \u003c\/b\u003e Prepare for the unique challenges of halfway houses, probation and rebuilding a life from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a list of rules, \u003ci\u003ePrison Rules\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to mastering your internal world when your external world has been taken from you. It's a story of resilience, a testament to the power of attitude and an essential resource for anyone facing incarceration, their families or anyone seeking to understand the raw reality of prison life in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary Sahlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798296166739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Gary Sahlin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437517648127,"sku":"9798296166739","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5913b400-2f65-45a7-a413-e2358e3aec4f.jpg?v=1777162354","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/prison-rules-gary-sahlin-9798296166739","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}