Better to be Feared: Jail Life in the Raw

Sean Bridges

Aug 2011 · Random House

About this ebook

Better To Be Feared is the true story of a 48-year-old businessman who, having pled guilty to perpetrating a fraud involving a fake business contract, was plunged into the dark world of life inside some of Britain's hardest jails.

Never having had any contact with criminal justice previously, Sean Bridges' adjustment to life behind bars raised many questions and forced him to confront the daily round of violence and drugs abuse within these maximum-security prisons. His life inside exploded when he witnessed another con being badly beaten by three fellow prisoners. He planned revenge and exacted it in spectacular fashion. Bridges became a problem by challenging the inadequacies of an antiquated system which effectively feeds itself - never to be short of repeat customers.

This is not the story of another white-collar criminal's time inside. It is a shocking personal account of the reasons why the criminal justice system fails society today. That system has changed Sean Bridges forever.

Ratings and reviews

In the description of the book it is stated as being 240 pages, when download it is only 66 pages, this is more than annoying as you can't get a refund for books

a real prison life eye opener and education. motto _ and lesson , dont do the crime. Many thanks Tony flynn

Gives an ideal insight into prison life.

About the author

Sean Bridges is a former businessman who was imprisoned for four years for fraud and served time in some of Britain's toughest jails. An accomplished rugby player, Bridges made his business name in the commercial side of professional sport before his imprisonment. He is married with two grown-up daughters.