Paying the Price

Simon Feldman has not only wiped the slate clean - his book is a vivid, well written manual for dealing with life in prison. It should be compulsory reading for the misfortunate facing the bruised fruits of their mistakes. Humble, realistic, empathetic, embracing the crime, and writing his truth in graphic prose. Charles C. Waterstreet, Theatre and film producer, author and former barrister Feldman's words are haunting. His remorse and shame slowly give way to insight and self-compassion. The path following his release from jail is littered with exhausting attempts to achieve redemption, and setbacks that see him imprisoned in new ways. In his own words, 'the real work is only just beginning'. Jo Lamble, Clinical Psychologist and author I have done many fraud cases and thousands of pro bono hours supporting people and families with a mental illness. The chapter regarding the dissociative fugue really hit home, as the real price paid from years of trauma. So, thank you for having the courage to write this book. It's a very important piece on life after conviction and whether, as a society, we are at all interested in rehabilitation. David Leggatt, Lawyer & Director, BlueRock Law