Cruel And Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison

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Paul Smith

Cruel And Unusual Punishment

A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison

Paul Smith

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Wildblue Press
02 September 2025

True crime; True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Corporate crime

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In this haunting memoir, a clinical psychologist sentenced to 51 months for healthcare fraud confronts the harsh realities of federal prison. Incarcerated amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, he endured a relentless odyssey through eight different prison facilities, caught in a near-perpetual cycle of transfer. Through his expert lens, Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Prison Odyssey unveils the stark truth of an uncivilized, harsh, and insane system that erodes the very essence of humanity.

The author reveals a grim truth: extended exposure to the cruel environment of prison-crafted by government policy and the ruthless prisoner code-strips away humanity, pushing individuals toward savagery. Drawing from his own struggle to preserve his sense of self and the hard-earned wisdom of those who survived years of confinement, he offers a raw, introspective exploration of survival under psychological siege.

Countless prison memoirs exist, but many are marred by exaggeration, falsehoods, or a lack of objective clarity. Few offer the raw, unfiltered honesty found in this account.

This powerful narrative is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the harsh realities of prison.

By: Paul Smith
Imprint: Wildblue Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781964730752
ISBN 10: 1964730759
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 02 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active