Screwed: The truth about life as a Prison Officer
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Screwed is a non-fiction book written by ex-Prison Officer turned author, Ronnie Thompson (pseudonym). It was first published by Headline Review on 24/01/2008 in hardback. Screwed is Ronnie's uncomprimising account of his time serving 7 years in some of The UK's toughest jails. The action and thick of the text is set around 'HMP Romwell,' a fictional prison that the author created. This was to protect the identities of the Establishments he worked in, and the colleagues he worked with. Throughout the book, the author describes in detail the full descriptions of his day to day duties. It's a 'warts and all' memoir, where Ronnie doesn't hold back with his views, or feelings about the cause and affect of being a Prison Officer in the 21st century. He has written it in a way that has caused much controversy and acclaim. Throughout the book, he touches on social issues that many avoid, which has created much debate from all walks of life. He's had much praise from serving Officers, serving prisoners and Magistrates amongst several other members of the media and general public. However some of the brutality and obscene vocabulary has caused some criticism, but the author insists this is a true reflection of how Prison life is, and the life of which he lead.
Ronnie Thompson is 29 years old, he is now a full time writer. He is now working on various novels, TV and film Scripts. He lives with his partner and son.
www.myspace.com/ronie screwed). ( See the Times review -[1], London lite review, 29th Jan 08, Magistrates Asc www.magistrates-association.org.uk/publications/reviews.htm.) (Metro interview [2]) (Essex Fm interview [3]
