“We were always driven by a gray-haired man in the foster-care agency car. I remember leaving that abusive home, pulling out of… — Damien Black Abusive Copy Share Image
“Between the crack and the boosting, the staff at the White House began to be concerned about our future careers. On the… — Damien Black Crime Copy Share Image
“Fighting was everything. It was even better than sex. And for all its dangers, at least you wouldn’t catch the crotch-rot from… — Damien Black Death Copy Share Image
“Nine o’clock came and I was allowed to go upstairs and take a shower. I had a half an hour before bed.… — Damien Black Undressed Dorm Copy Share Image
“Once we were inside the walls of Rahway Prison the mood changed. We were patted down for weapons and given a tour.… — Damien Black Coming of age Copy Share Image
“It sounded bizarre and I was afraid of what awaited me. We entered a town called Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. We… — Damien Black Children Copy Share Image
“My memories from this period are often nebulous. They bend and warp like clouds caught between two fronts. A lot of terrible… — Damien Black Coming of age Copy Share Image
“I got triple life man, I got no problem snapping one of you by the neck. What’s the difference?” one prisoner casually… — Damien Black Life Copy Share Image
