Memoir Out Now
In a prison classroom, incarcerated men find purpose through writing their lives. This memoir rejects the teacher-as-savior story and shows the men not as monsters or victims, but as complex individuals. Through risk, trust, and humor, both teacher and students learn that dignity grows from being heard and from building on what writers do well.
About the Author
Dr. Nancy Mack is a professor of English at Wright State University where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in writing. Her publications include books about teaching grammar with poetry, chapters in books, and articles in numerous academic journals. She has participated in several grants, including the National Endowment for the Arts and PBS multimedia programs for teachers. Nancy Mack’s career started as a middle and high school teacher, and she has taught in three prison programs. She is a frequent speaker at national and state conferences as well as district inservices and has won several teaching awards.