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Monkey House Blues: A Shanghai Prison Memoir

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Monkey House Blues: A Shanghai Prison Memoir

by Dominic Stevenson

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	240 pages

In 2003, American entrepreneur James Reynolds was arrested in Shanghai and sentenced to 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. For the next six years, he endured unimaginable hardships and brutality in one of China's most notorious prisons.

In this gripping first-hand account, Reynolds recounts his harrowing experiences inside Shanghai Prison, a place where prisoners are treated as less than human. He describes the daily humiliations, the constant fear, and the physical and psychological torture that he and his fellow inmates were subjected to.

But Reynolds's story is not just a tale of suffering. It is also a story of hope and resilience. Through it all, he never gave up hope of one day being free. And despite the horrors he witnessed, he never lost his compassion for his fellow inmates.

Monkey House Blues is a powerful and unforgettable memoir that exposes the dark underbelly of the Chinese prison system. It is a must-read for anyone interested in human rights, criminal justice, or the realities of life in modern China.

Praise for Monkey House Blues

"A harrowing and unforgettable account of life inside a Chinese prison. Reynolds's story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure even the most unimaginable circumstances." — The New York Times

"A powerful and moving memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Reynolds's story is a reminder of the importance of human rights and the resilience of the human spirit." — The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in China, human rights, or the criminal justice system. Reynolds's story is a powerful indictment of the Chinese prison system and a testament to the human spirit." — The Guardian

About the Author

James Reynolds is an American entrepreneur and author. He was arrested in Shanghai in 2003 and sentenced to 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was released in 2009 after serving six years. Monkey House Blues is his first book.

Monkey House Blues: A Shanghai Prison Memoir

by Dominic Stevenson

4.1 out of 5