A Woman Doing Life

A Woman Doing Life: Notes from a Prison for Women, 2nd Edition, presents an insider account of female incarceration by Erin George. Serving a life sentence for murder at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Virginia, George recounts her personal experiences alongside stories from fellow inmates.

The volume explores daily life behind bars, addressing interpersonal relationships, illness and mortality, and the reactions of friends and family. George also examines everyday activities within the institution, including cooking behind bars.

Edited by Robert Johnson and Alison B. Martin, the book provides readers with a direct perspective on the distinct circumstances faced by women serving life sentences.