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Someone incredibly human!
In everyone's life there are journeys we take, both external and internal. No matter who we are, we can usually, on some level, relate to the roads others have taken. When we meet people, read a true story, or view a life tale on film, we find that inner place in ourselves and it evokes emotion...happiness, sadness, joy, sorrow, pain, pleasure, love, hate etc. Some of our fellow life travellers have extraordinary journeys, some lived, in few brief hours or days, that which eventually determines their existence. Others have what can truly be only described as odysseys. This is one such heroic journey...heroic because it takes a hero to go through so much internal agony, such physical and mental torture and come out the other side a decent human being!

Charles Bronson is the adopted fighting name of Michael Peterson, Britain's most dangerous inmate. He has written the epic story of his journey. Here is a man who has been incarcerated for over three decades, most of which have been in solitary confinement, who has taken hostages, held prisons in a state of panic while he strides the rooftops and screams obsenities at the screws below. Charlie has been commited to mental institutions and yet still declared sane three times.

On reading his story you will perhaps understand why I can hear his accent in his words, the way he speaks naturally without affectation, from the heart, from the soul! Charlie tells of trying to kill a pedophile and a murderer and hearing himself laugh as the guards pry him off. He has never managed to actually end anyone's life, thank God. Charlie relates his story without self pity or apology. He speaks of crying, naked in his cell because his latest outburst cancelled the visit with his family, they having come so far to see him and he having waited so long for some personal contact. It is a mental picture that can not be easily forgotten, this huge bear of a man in tears because he has let his beloved mother down one more time, upset his family yet again. Nor is it easy to put aside the days and weeks, even years holed-up in what can only be described as a dungeon the Spanish Inquisition would be ashamed of! Treatment that Charlie and men like him have had to endure is the worst medieval minds could conjure. Yet here we are in this day and age!

"Life was becoming a battle! There was contempt in the air. Hate had set in and bitterness was eating me away." Charlie's words echo around the brain like the hollow curses and screams of prisoners along the cold, hard prison walls. What becomes of a young misguided soul when housed with the dregs of humanity? Where does the mind go when faced with daily confrontations with the perverse, the insane, the cruel, the authority that does not listen, does not care and sees only the behaviour and not the human being? Every punch, every threat, every maliferous scream is an agonising cry for help!

Charlie admits his faults and unlike so many accepts the responsibility he has for his situation. However, he is miraculously able to look at it all from a bird's point of view. That perhaps is a gift from being so alone and isolated for so long. Like all abuse victims who survive, he has managed to separate himself from what has gone on in the past and see it from the "other's" perspective. What is one of the most amazing things about his story is, the matter-of-fact way in which Mr. Bronson tells painfully, among other things, of losing his wife and son because of his incapacity not to fight, not to cause trouble, not to comform. If ever a human being were created not to conform, it is Charlie!

There is the other side of Charlie, the side that works for and loves children, who longs to be outside speaking to kids and telling them to keep straight and not make the wrong decsions like he has. This man has the love of family and a special relationship with his cousin Lorraine who has been a rock for him all these years. There are friends from the inside, some famous names of major notoriety, some friends from celebrity and nobility......this is not an ordinary man...Charlie is unique...they broke the mould...Charlie may well say "...just as well they did!" I took a liberty there Charlie : ) It is hard not to appreciate this enigma of a man. No matter what his faults and he has many like all of us, Charlie is a good soul.

In epilogue he writes "Will I have the life sucked out of me? Will I be left as just an empty shell?"....he writes a page more and as he always does he picks his spirits up off the floor, polishes them off in timely order and ends with..."I'll prove them wrong again. Sooner or later I'm coming home. I am the ultimate survivor." Yes, you are Charlie! God bless : )

In the end there is something incredibly human about Charlie!

I bought Mr. B's books after seeing the extraordinary movie "Bronson" about his journey. Some movies, some stories, some people just touch you in a way you never imagined, that is Charlie's gift to me personally. Thanks Mr. B.

From my movie review of "Bronson"...."Trying to define the man who calls himself Charles Bronson would be a mistake. The man, the myth, the misunderstandings, the manic attempts to disentangle from the penal establishment... The movie "Bronson" achieves what can only be described as a visual feast of an epic life of monumental disparities." Watch it. It is eye-opening in so many ways!

For those who truly care, maybe you would sign his petition freebronson.co.uk

The legend of the legend, to an extent.
I've been a fan of Bronson for only a few months now, and follow his Solitary Fitness program as my main method of exercise. When I saw that he wrote other books about his time in prison, I figured this one, the auto-biography (more or less), would be a good start to learn more about him. What I already knew going into this book was limited to how strong he was, that he went to jail for very petty things, and that he single handedly evacuated a prison once when he took a news reporter hostage and somehow was able to make a spear in the process. With this book, I learned a lot more about the man, but unfortunately, I didn't find it as interesting as his Solitary Fitness book. I feel like a jerk for saying that, since this is a book about his time behind bars and what led him to that fate. It's not like he could just make stuff up, but at the same time, a lot of what's in this book makes me feel like I'm reading the same chapters over and over again. Again, I know it's not his fault, but I would've liked more details about how Bronson did certain things, or more notes about the many people he met instead of just 'this happened, and then I did this, which led to this'.

Since this is a kind of auto-biography, I won't do much of a plot summary. One reason being that the majority of this book takes place in prison, and Bronson spent the majority of his years in solitary confinement. It starts out with Charles giving a quick rundown of his life as a young boy, and into his teen years when things started to get a little out of hand. He would just go and do things, regardless of it being a good idea or not, which is what would often lead him to trouble. Charles brings up one instance where he went to a parking lot, messed up a bunch of cars, and waited for the owners to come out. He promptly got beat up for that. We learn that his parents are very respected people, and when it comes down to it, Charles is the black sheep of the family. Once in jail, Bronson pays respect to nearly every single person he got along with, giving us their full names and little notes about those that touched his life the most. Unfortunately, most of those moments are very brief, but I suspect his other books about prisoners are where the real good stuff is. After all, this is a story about him, right?

While I knew he went to prison for little things like robbery, I had no idea about some of the things Bronson did in prison. I knew he beat up guards, held numerous hostages, and beat up other inmates, but some of the things Bronson writes about, like how he straight-up tried to kill several inmates, really surprised me. Bronson's reasons for those cases are that he had nothing left to lose, and was at the end of his rope because of how depressed he was for having thrown his life away. He also has zero tolerance for anyone who does bad things to women and children, so it's good to see that he has morals like the rest of us (not that I doubted it, but I'm just throwing it out there). I think I learned more about just how bad the British prison system is than I did Bronson's life, because most of this book talks about how he was moved to dozens of locations in a short time, and how no one wanted him because of his reputation. Charles was put in an asylum for a while, and once he was moved back to a prison, several doctors who checked him out wondered why he was put in an asylum in the first place. It's pretty messed up, and I think you'll feel bad for him over how he was treated more than anything. There are some funny stories too. My favorites being whenever Bronson got on the roof of a building after he escaped. He has a thing for going up on roofs and tearing everything apart up there, and I'd laugh out loud whenever I got to those parts, especially since it happened more than once. You won't believe how much the damages cost once he was done with everything. I also appreciated them including a few pages of pictures of Bronson when he was a kid, and some pictures of him working out and with his family the few times he was free. You see some genuine happiness on Bronson's face in these, and it put a smile on my face as well.

I feel bad giving this book 4 stars, especially since it's not like Bronson could write about much more than prison stories, and it's not his fault, but time and time again you'll read about him moving to a new place. One chapter is almost entirely moving segments. I would've liked more about his fights and thoughts while he was doing time. There are a lot of times where he'll talk about what went through his mind, but they're very short. Sincere, but short. Some will criticize the lack of detail because he's "just a criminal", but the man is intelligent and has a heck of a tale to tell, and it's too bad he doesn't tell much of it. There's one instance where he got paid to fight a dog, and ripped part of its lungs out. Punching through bulletproof glass was amazing enough, but that? Do I even have to bring up how no one should ever mess with Bronson? He constantly talks about how other prisoners or guards would mess with him, which lead to more time being added to his sentence. You'd think these guys would know better. 'hope their time in the hospital was worth it. What knocks the rating down, almost to 3 stars, is that there's a lot that he doesn't bring up at all. There's no mention of his conversion to Islam and the wife he had at that time. No mention of why he's nicknamed the Birdman. And maybe they're just petty details, but I would've liked to know why he grew his massive beard, or why he sang Yellow Submarine during his final (in this book at least) hostage situation.

Overall, Bronson is an interesting read, and worth your time and money. Keep in mind that the profits go towards charities for children and animals, so you're also doing a good thing by buying the book new. This is only the second book of Bronson's that I've read, but I plan to get the rest of them now. Bronson's a good author because of how he writes- it's like he's right there with you, saying everything directly to you. While some might think it's weird, the guy's my hero, and it's a shame that his talents and knowledge are being wasted behind bars when he could be helping people in the real world. ... Read more

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One of the only books on the Man...
Bronson fans don't have much of a choice when it comes to learning more about this international icon.It's hard to belive more hasn't been written considering his status in movie history.

Downing's book is a great source that basically walks thru Broson's early childhood and then charters and disects his career, film by film, endingwith Death Wish 2.Downing includes MANY quotes from Bronson himself throughout the book pertaining to his career strategy, his movie choices and his own opinons of the films in which he appeared(not always favorable!).Bronson was quoted as saying Red Sun and Rider on the Rain were his personal favorites.

Definately a must read for fans.This book gives a very clear picture of Bronson's calculated career strategy that eventually made him an International Superstar. Bronson did not just fall into acting, he 'targeted' it.Also included are eight pages of rare pictures from behind the scenes and from his personal life.Great job of researching by Mr. Downing, cosidering Bronson's 'tight-lipped' tendancies... ... Read more

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Closest you'll get to knowing anything about the man...
If you're a fan of the great Charles Bronson, you probably already know that there is little spoken and even less written about the life and times of this International Superstar.

Said to have disliked both Hollywood and it's stars(outside of good friend James Coburn), Bronson was quoted as saying that "People who have not experienced hard times are not real" and "I don't need friends.My family is my friends."

Born and raised in an Ehrenfeld, PA coal mining town, Charles Buchinsky rose from the crud and coal dust to being the highest paid actor in the world.This is his story.

The book is well written and includes historical details from his childhood, interviews, quotes, and 16 pages of rare pictures provided by Bronson himself as well as many who have known him over the years.

If you're a big Bronson fan and you're looking for any comprehensive details or background on this iconic cult figure, for now this is the best you will do.The real value of this book comes from the compilation of years of interviews and scattered comments made by Bronson and those close to him.

Recommended....

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This work covers Bronson’s entire output in film and on television, and includes many film stills and photographs. Alphabetical entries list film or episode, complete cast and credits, and year of release. Accompanying each entry’s plot synopsis and discussion is a survey of the critical responses to the work.

The great Charles Laughton once said Bronson "has the strongest face in the business, and he is also one of its best actors." Pretty high praise for an actor who, though loved by fans worldwide, has been consistently underestimated by critics. Bronson’s career has spanned five decades, from such television appearances in The Fugitive, Rawhide, Bonanza and Have Gun, Will Travel as well as the telemovie A Family of Cops (1995) and its two sequels. He will long be remembered for his role as urban vigilante Paul Kersey in the Death Wish films. Bronson is one of the most enigmatic, and also most recognizable, of all film stars. ... Read more

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Essential...for the time being.
As an avid Bronson fan I've been looking forward to a book like this one for the longest time. This particular book has been under way for quite a while, having been postponed several times. Now it's finally here, and theresult is so-so. Since Bronson apparently has stopped acting now, it's niceto have a complete overlook of all his work. However, what disappoints me abit is how little Pitts talks about each movie. -There's lots more to besaid about these films, many of them classics, but what you get here is allone is allowed to expect from a reference book, I guess. (-AlthoughMcFarland have produced similar books on actors with more thoroughdiscussions, like the brilliant one about Peter Cushing's movies.) Also,and it may just be my copy of the book, but the photos seem to bereproduced not dark enough. Despite these shortcomings it's still asure-buy for fans, but the ultimate fact-filled book on the films of Mr.Bronson is yet to be written. ... Read more

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Kinda Scary
It's kinda scary when someone stuck/submitted to such horrors in prison has more valid advice and insight than most CEOs in the world.The crooks (outside) are running the asylum (economy).LOONYOLOGY

Charles Bronson Loonyology
A Walk Through LifeLoonyology delves into the mind of notorious UK prisoner Charles Bronson, known for his daily 3,000 press ups a day and numerous prizes for strength and endurance.Bronson gives a detailed description of life behind bars and the scary judicial system, Bronson has spent over 30 + years in solitary confinement. Loonyology explains his side because it is all in his own words other books by him have been co authors and ghost writers, this book is 100% Charles Bronson in his own words!. ... Read more

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Charles Bronson has served 28 years behind bars, 24 of those years have been in solitary confinement, yet in spite of this he remains fit and strong. What are the secrets to his phenomenal strength and fitness? How can Bronson punch a hole with his bare fist through bullet-proof glass, bend solid steel doors by kicking at them, do press-ups with two men on his back - and all on a prison diet? Without the use of fancy gym equipment, steroids, steaks, supplements or pills you can pack on pounds of muscle, lose weight fast and gain superhuman strength. ... Read more

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An entertaining author who clearly knows his stuff
I'm writing this review mainly because some of the others already up (including the current "most helpful" one) are flat out wrong.

First, Bronson DOES offer a cohesive program. Those who say otherwise have frankly not read the book - or at least, have not done so in any meaningful sense. His program consists mainly of body weight exercises, although there's quite a bit of other stuff, such as isometrics, thrown in. He also assigns a great deal of importance to stretching. And yes, he does spell out exactly how to put it all together: specifically on pages 118 through to 129.

Second, while this is not by any means your garden variety fitness manual, and is truthfully not for the faint of heart, it is also neither confusing nor poorly written. Quite the contrary: it is easily the most entertaining fitness book I have ever read and is - with very rare exceptions - entirely clear. The only occasions on which I had any difficulty at all with the text was in sorting out exactly how to perform one or two of the exercises, but I stress that the difficulties were no more pronounced than with any other book on this subject. Putting precise body movements into words is always a bit of a challenge. Fortunately in our era of YouTube, it's very easy to see the exercises demonstrated just by looking them up; although on that point I should caution you that there are occasional minor variations in terminology. However, once again I stress that this is no more the case with Solitary Fitness than with any other exercise manual. And even with such minor differences, I had no real difficulty in sorting things out.

Those were the two areas where I wanted to put paid to some of the nonesense to be found in the other reviews. Having taken care of that, there are now two other things I myself would like to say about this book...

The first of these is that this is a genuinely inspirational work. We certainly don't get all the usual stuff that people think of when they hear the word "inspirational". No choirs of angels here. But far more importantly, the book is inspirational in the literal sense. It forces you to take a second look at all the reasons you have for not exercising, and face the fact that it's all a complete load. If this guy can do what he does with all the limitations that he has in his tiny cell, then I can certainly get off my behind and make something happen in my world. As it turned out, Bronson's own program is not right for me. I suffer from chronic fatigue and could never handle his approach. But he has jerked me out of my own resignation, and yes, inspired me to think more creatively about what I can do within my own limitations, just has he has explored to the fullest what he can acheive within his.

The other matter that we all need to face up to - the elephant in the room - is that there are really two quite distinct issues here: the man and the book.

The book is... Well, it's a good book. It just is. The guy knows his stuff. Obviously I can't tell you I've tried it and it works; in fact, that's the main reason why I can't give the book five stars. But as someone who has read very extensively in this field, and who at one time before falling ill worked out quite seriously, I can tell you that this book is the product of a very knowledgeable individual. As another reviewer has already summed it up: "This program wont blow you up like a bodybuilder, but get you fit like a mountain lion". That's as good a way as any of explaining what this book has to offer. Although even I must admit that I don't entirely see the need for the colon cleansing routine that's included!

As for the man... quite frankly it seems to me that most other reviewers who have addressed this issue seem either astonishingly naive, or at the other extreme, positively medieval in their attitudes to crime and punishment. But it's not like I actually know Bronson, and anyway, you obviously have to make your own call.

What I will say is that that like it or not, it is on the cards that this man will some day be released from prison. And given that he's never actually killed anyone - or made off with billions in other people's life savings - that's not entirely unreasonable. Furthermore, writing books such as this one may well be his only real chance at building a non-criminal life for himself. It is therefore in everyone's best interests to see that he gets that chance. It's worth remembering that groups representing the victims of crime have been known to actively support increased spending on helping prisoners transition successfully to outside life. Not because the people running such groups are such a saintly bunch of martyrs that they're intent on living up to the biblical injunction to love their enemies; But rather, on a more pragmatic level, because they know full well what happens when ex-cons fail to make that transition. And they're not looking for opportunities to expand their membership.

I'd encourage anyone intent on boycotting this book to consider the real world, long term consequences of their actions should their campaign succeed - and should Bronson one day be released. Sabotaging the attempts of violent criminals to build a legitimate life for themselves may be viscerally satisfying for some people. But considered in terms of its actual likely consequences, it is not a particularly well thought out move.

very good and concise
The inexpensiveness of this book makes it even more valuable! This is a excellent book for those who like to be or want to be strong. I have been working out almost all of my life this one fit well with my ideas! Follow the instructions and you can't go wrong! I personally would include John McSweeney's (Tiger moves) ideas and the Hindu Squat and Hindu Pushup!

Easily the most disturbing fitness book ever written.
Highly confusing and riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. Desperately in need of an index and table of contents.

That said, if you want a complete fitness routine that requires no equipment and includes exercises for your p3nis and an excruciatingly detailed regimen for cleaning your sphincter, then this is the book for you.

Entertaining fitness book
This book was better than I imagined. Tough guys do push-ups. Lot's and lot's of push-ups.

From Skeptic to Follower
I first saw the movie Bronson and was astounded at the shape Tom Hardy was in to play the part of Charlie Bronson.After the first few pages of the book I must admit that I didn't know if a 30 day workout with no weights was right for me.Bronson's plain language and explanation made me feel almost as if while reading, Charlie was standing next to me with his arm around me telling me what to do.I am thoroughly impressed with the results of his workout and would recommend it to anyone from out-of-shape beginner to experienced gym goer.Charlie Bronson did his homework when he wrote this and the results are unquestionable. ... Read more

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Revised Edition. New material, bigger pictures!

"THE FIRST ONE IS THE HARDEST. THEN HE DISCOVERS HE LIKES IT."

DEATH WISH, Starring Charles Bronson Architect, is based on the sensationalistic and controversial Death Wish movies, in which Bronson portrays an architect who becomes a vigilante-killer. Rob Kovitz's Death Wish is a kind of enigmatic allegory, in which Bronson is Everyman, and Architecture is the dream/nightmare that goes to bed with each of us at night.

Artist's book consisting of texts and images from Death Wish II and various other sources that are recombined through a process of highly subjective editing, ordering, and juxtaposition. ... Read more

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Some kind of art
this book makes no sense and has nothing to do with Bronson or the DEATH WISH movies.You were warned. ... Read more

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A collection of poems and illustrations from one of Britain's dangerous category 'A' prisoners, Charles Bronson, formerly Michael Peterson. The poetry indicts the anachronistic penal system for what Bronson says they did to him. ... Read more

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The charles bronson book of poems
A Walk Through LifeIf you like artwork and illustrations then this book is highly reccomended for you but not for the poetry itself. ... Read more

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Chapters: Bare-Knuckle Boxers, Victor Mclaglen, James Burke, Simon Byrne, Lenny Mclean, Charles Bronson, William Thompson, Roy Shaw, Bob Fitzsimmons, John Morrissey, John L. Sullivan, William Poole, John Mahan, Thomas Sayers, Jim Hall, Darren M. Jackson, Bartley Gorman, Tom Spring, Sam Collyer, Country Mccleester, St Vincent Cotton, Daniel Mendoza, James J. Corbett, Kid Mccoy, Jem Ward, Jack Broughton, Ben Caunt, Yankee Sullivan, John C. Heenan, Jem Mace, Tom Molineaux, Thomas King, Tom Sharkey, London Prize Ring Rules, Peter Jackson, Dan Donnelly, Joe Choynski, Mike Farragher, Tom Cribb, Barney Aaron, John Gully, Paddy Ryan, Charley Burley, List of Bare-Knuckle Boxers, Jake Kilrain, Paddy Monaghan, Viro Small, Tom Paddock, Jack Mcauliffe, Benjamin Brain, Joe Goss, Tommy Ryan, George Godfrey, Bill Richmond, Jonny Walker, Owney Geoghegan, Nicholas Ward, Paddington Tom Jones, Jem Belcher, Nat Langham, List of Bare-Knuckle Lightweight Champions, Arthur Chambers, Dominick Mccaffrey, Patrick Killen, Tom Hyer, Johnny Broome, Johnny Moneghan, Caleb Baldwin, Alexander Mckay, Johnny Waldron, James Leak, Mike Cleary, Professor Mike Donovan, Jimmy Elliott, Jack Mcmanus, Dutch Sam, John Clark, Billy Edwards, Bill Brennan, Peter Maher, Joe Coburn, Eladio Valdes, James Figg, William Perry, Jack Randall, John Jackson, Jimmy Spinks, Tom Jackling, Young Dutch Sam, Jem Smith, Nick Burley, R V Coney, Dick Curtis, Don Adams, Harry Woodson, Cliff Field, Hen Pearce, Mike Mccoole, Tom Allen, John Mccormack, Bill Brassey. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 334. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Simon Byrne (1806 2 June 1833), nicknamed "The Emerald Gem", was an Irish bare-knuckle prize fighter. The heavyweight boxing champion of Ireland, he was drawn to England by the larger sums of prize money and his hope...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=4079351 ... Read more

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Charlie has taken his 30 years of prison dwelling and condensed it into one handy and comprehensive volume. Moved around the prisons of the British Isles regularly, he has sampled all that prison life has to offer, taking in both the historic and the pre-historic buildings that comprise Britain's prison system.It's all in here - from the correct way to brew vintage prison 'hooch' and how to keep the screws from finding it; to prison food and its many alternative uses. Read about Charlie's special taming techniques for prison wildlife such as spiders, rats and cockroaches; creatures that may be your only friends on long streches in solitary.With over 70,000 people (and rising) currently residing at her Majesty's Pleasure, Charlie Bronson's Good Prison Guide is essential for young offenders and old lags alike. Don't go away without it! ... Read more

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Will you be held at gunpoint and find yourself reaching for the panic button or will you be laughing all the way to the bank as you try to answer this quiz book s 1,000 testing questions cunningly prepared by former London gangster and nowadays best-selling celebrity author and film-maker Dave Courtney and ex-prison officer Jim Dawkins? Covering all aspects of the British underworld and the heroes and villains that have grabbed media attention and stirred up public interest and imagination, this book is as much an educational treasure trove as it is a quiz book. With a fitting foreword by Charles Bronson, this is definitely a quiz book with an encyclopaedic twist and is guaranteed to provoke hours of reminiscing and discussion about the daring escapades and notorious characters that have stamped an indelible mark on the British crime scene. ... Read more

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Jim Dawkins left home at the age of sixteen to pursue his dream of joining the army, and subsequently served with the Royal Green Jackets, including tours of Canada and Northern Ireland. During that time he learnt many important lessons in the ‘University of Life’ that would serve him well in the future, such as discipline, respect, pride and honour, but which, at the same time, would lead to insufferable stress as he constantly battled with his conscience and struggled to swim against the tide.Once back in Civvy Street, and with a new house and a baby to support, Jim decided to join the Prison Service. But what faced him in this new career, which centred on Wandsworth, Wormwood Scrubs and Belmarsh prisons, shocked him to the core. For this ex-squaddie, who believed in establishing good working relationships with inmates, including notorious long-termer, Charles Bronson, the cancerous environment of staff bully-boy tactics and prisoner victimization was sickening.Jim tells his story, which, although peppered with humorous anecdotes of often lager-induced incidents from both his army and prison days, bears witness to the stark reality of what actually goes on behind prison doors, and exposes both the glaring flaws in the prison system and the atrocities perpetrated in the name of justice, which ultimately forced his decision to leave the Prison Service seven years later.
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In this increasingly violent and troubled world, people demand to be respected. But what is exactly is respect? Is it learned or earned? How do you go from being a 'nobody' to a 'somebody'? How do you respect others and equally how can you get other people to respect you? Can you only be truly respected if you have a reputation? There is probably no one more qualified to talk about respect and reputation in prison than Charles Bronson. Tagged one of the most violent prisoners in the UK, Charlie has spent over thirty years in solitary confinement, is respected by both prisoners and wardens alike and has a fearsome and frightening reputation. In complete contrast, although he has spent much of his life surrounded by violence, former bouncer and bodyguard Robin Barratt would now prefer to take a passive path away from any conflict. In this fascinating book, Barratt and Bronson examine in detail respect and reputation including how to behave in prison, how to treat other prisoners, how to be a great door supervisor, when to show respect, how to gain the respect of others and ultimately how to develop an awesome reputation both in prison, on the doors and in life generally. With lots of real life anecdotes as well as contributions from many other hard men (and a few women), this gripping book takes its reader into the psychology of a world rarely explored.
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Regarded as the UK's most violent prisoner, Charles Bronson has served 34 years in UK prisons, 31 of which have been in solitary confinement. Over the last decade, Charles has successfully turned his life around, and this book celebrates those ten years of his life, not just as a prisoner, but as an artist, a poet and an acclaimed author. ... Read more