Our individual book pages contain many reviews, but we also have many longer full-form reviews too and these are available here.
‘Pit of Shame contains a wealth of interesting detail about everyday life in Reading gaol over 400 years … The author does not shy away from even the most disturbing aspects of his story. Pit of Shame will repay reading in many ways and its fascinating story, accessibly told, should stimulate the desire to know more about a neglected area of life.’… Read more “Reviews of Pit of Shame”
[Murtagh is] convincing in his assertion that the blame for the situation at Blantyre House was misdirected and presents sound evidence to show that the ideas behind the prison are sound, if applied correctly to the appropriate people.’
Reference & Research Book News (USA).… Read more “Reviews of The Blantyre House Prison Affair”
‘I confess that I did not find the book comfortable reading and almost put it to one side after the first couple of chapters. I’m glad that I continued with it as it taught me to be even more understanding in relating to those who suffer…Suffering need not destroy.… Read more “Review of Justice for William”
‘This is essential reading not just for those interested in penal policy, but for anyone with a broader interest in effecting organisational change.’
Thames View (June 2007)
‘This is a wonderfully useful tool for influencing policymakers towards a better system. Meticulously researched and rationally argued throughout, the authors speak direct to government, police and prison service on their own terms, neatly arguing that all those institutions will achieve their objectives, if they adopt the restorative approach ….… Read more “Reviews of Restorative Justice in Prisons”
‘The strength of this book is in its clear positioning as a practitioner perspective on the dilemmas facing criminal justice professionals working in the UK today. It carries the authority of an author with personal experience of some of the most challenging work the system has to offer, and conveys the genuine passion Cornwell feels about trying to achieve real justice.… Read more “Reviews of Criminal Punishment and Restorative Justice”
