Running the Books

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Avi Steinberg navigates his post-college life as a freelance obituary writer, feeling lost compared to his peers. Seeking purpose and benefits, he takes a job at a Boston prison library, where he encounters a diverse cast of inmates, including con men and minor prophets. Through their interactions, he explores themes of connection and redemption while sharing their poignant stories with humor and insight. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into prison culture and one man's quest for identity amidst the chaos.