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When Piper Kerman looked ahead to her future on the day of her college graduation, she certainly didn’t envision that it would include participation in a drug smuggling ring. And she definitely didn’t picture herself going to jail. But that’s exactly what happened. At age 34, Kerman found herself in lockup, enduring a short but excruciating sentence of 15 months. And all because she went looking for adventure—and found more than she bargained for—in those lazy, dreamy days after college.
Orange Is the New Black isn’t an easy book to read, especially because the somewhat self-centered Kerman isn’t the most likeable character at first. But unlike so many memoirs, this book isn’t pure self-indulgence. In fact, Orange Is the New Black turns out to be a surprisingly hopeful story about learning from your mistakes and taking responsibility for your choices—making it a book you won’t want to miss.
Genre: Memoir
Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 5
You’ll like this book if: You love stories about fascinating, little-known communities … and redemption.
You won’t like this book if: You find stories about prison too depressing/disturbing.
