In the Belly of the Beast

by Jack Abbott · first published 1981

In the Belly of the Beast is a book written by Jack Henry Abbott and published in 1981. Jack Henry Abbott was an American prisoner and the book consists of his letters to Norman Mailer about his experiences in what Abbott saw as a brutal and unjust prison system. Mailer supported Abbott's successful bid for parole in 1981, the year that In the Belly of the Beast was published. The book was very successful, and on July 19, 1981, The New York Times published a mixed to positive review.

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Original language:

English

Year page:

1981