Authorpreneur Dashboard – Gary Goldstein
Jew in Jail
Biographies & Memoirs
"Jew in Jail" is about the nearly six years I spent in various New York State prisons for robbery, based on my past addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling. It details all of the trails and tribulations I experienced as a minority behind bars, and how I was forced to fend for myself while incarcerated. "Jew in Jail" is truthful, insightful, educational, and at times even funny, all the while focusing on my attempts at rehabilitation from my past addictions, so that I could lead a productive, law-abiding life upon my eventual release. "Jew in Jail" is recommended for anyone suffering from an addiction, a family member, friend, loved one, or co-worker of such a person, or anyone living with low self-esteem and self-confidence who is interested in a better way of life.
Book Bubbles from Jew in Jail
Going Head To Head With The Brass!
This excerpt deals with my face-to-face confrontation with a sergeant at Oneida Correctional Facility over the difficulties I was having at the time with the staff at that prison!
A Trip To The "Box!"
This excerpt is about the time I was brought over to the Special Housing Unit, or "box," while incarcerated at Oneida Correctional Facility, after having avoided this fate for a while up until then!
The "Lineup!"
This excerpt takes place early on in my book, "Jew in Jail," while I was still on Rikers Island, fighting my charges of Robbery In The Second Degree. I was taken to court in Manhattan, but instead of seeing the judge, was escorted by a detective, one of New York's Finest, to the 17th Precinct, in order to be placed in a police lineup.
Waiting Patiently For The Results Of My Criminal A
As my time continued to drag on, the prospects of having to serve my complete prison term, without as much as even getting a sentence reduction, was playing on my mind as I waited for the results of my criminal appeal. However, what was really bothering me, even after having come to grips with it months earlier, was how I could have done what I did to put myself behind bars in the first place!
Coming To Terms With My Situation!
This excerpt is how my book, "Jew in Jail" comes to an end, after I received the disappointing news that my criminal appeal, which I had been working so hard on for so long, was unsuccessful. Even though I did not win on any of the issues my appellate attorney filed, I knew that I was already on track to become a better person once I was released from prison a free man, as I had already made certain changes in my daily life from behind bars. I knew that my time incarcerated would eventually come to a conclusion, so in that respect, did feel a sense of relief, and was able to come to terms with this "chapter" in my life!
Joining Narcotics Anonymous From Behind Bars!
This excerpt is from the first Narcotics Anonymous meeting I attended while incarcerated at Riverview Correction Facility, and proves that, even in prison, true recovery is indeed possible, if one really wants it and has a desire to change. It is all about redemption, recovery from addiction, and motivating
Always Reach For The Stars!
This excerpt is from a course I took in prison called, "You Are What You Think," which was designed to increase self-esteem and self-confidence, while teaching how to get in front of a group of strangers and deliver a speech.
Going Toe To Toe With The Judge!
This excerpt of "Jew in Jail" takes place in the courtroom, when I was trying to alert Justice Carol Berkman. who was presiding over my case, of the difficulties I was having with my court-appointed attorney.
Entering The Halls Of Justice!
This excerpt is from the initial time I met my criminal attorney in the bullpen right outside the courtroom, immediately leading up to facing the judge for the first time on charges of Robbery in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest. Obviously, the proceeding did not go as I had hoped, and was a harbinger of things to come.
Feeling "Boxed" In!
This excerpt is from a disciplinary hearing to one of the may misbehavior reports I received on fabricated charges while incarcerated. On this particular occasion, however, the outcome wasn't a mere slap on the wrist, as my time on the prison ”witness stand” led directly to a trip to the Special Housing Unit, also called the ”box.”
No More Gambling With My Life!
"This excerpt is from my very first Gamblers Anonymous meeting while behind bars. It was my initial attempt at dealing with one of the issues that landed me in prison, as I was intent on doing everything in my power to turn my life around and deal with my personal demons."
The Day of Reckoning
This excerpt is from January 8, 1999, when I stood before the judge and received a sentence of seven years in prison. Although she had her choice of sending me upstate for five, six or seven years, Justice Carol Berkman, after listening to me speak and apologize, was unmoved, and decided on the latter.
The Beginning Of The End!
This excerpt is from the day of my arrest on June 13, 1998, after the police apprehended me following my third and final robbery, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. I would not see the streets again as a free man for the next six years!
