--- product_id: 14899997 title: "A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars" price: "127.85 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14899997-a-world-apart-women-prison-and-life-behind-bars store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars **Price:** 127.85 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars - **How much does it cost?** 127.85 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14899997-a-world-apart-women-prison-and-life-behind-bars) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars: 9780812971095: Rathbone, Cristina: Books Review: Helpful book; provides insight into prison administrations - As a volunteer in a women's prison, I found this book helpful and accurate. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in this issue. The book is very readable, and I plowed through it quickly. The individual stories of women profiled were enlightening, and I particularly enjoyed the historical perspective on incarceration of women. (Thanks to the historical perspective provided by this book, I am now quite sensitive to adult female prison inmates referred to as "girls" or "gals.") Unfortunately, I think the book's scope is limited by the lack of access extended to the author by prison administrators. This doesn't work out in the prison's favor -- there are aspects of prison life left to the imagination, and if the prison researched for this book is similar to the prison I visit, the imaginings forced by the prison's handling of this author may be worse than the reality. A lack of transparency compounds the social issues that come to roost in our nation's prisons. I recommend this book. If this is a topic close to your heart, don't miss "Couldn't Keep It To Myself," Wally Lamb's collection of short stories penned by women in prison. Review: Powerful portrayal of women behind bars - This was a very well written and accurate depiction of the life women prisoners in this country live on a daily basis. As a criminal defense attorney, I found the historical background quite interesting,. the up-close portraits of several of the women were also revealing, and empathetic ally done. The overall effect was to leave me wanting to reach out and help more, help to make these institutions more healthy and safe and humane. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #588,844 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,400 in Criminology (Books) #2,157 in Behavioral Sciences (Books) #3,361 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (86) | | Dimensions | 5.19 x 0.69 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0812971094 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0812971095 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | June 13, 2006 | | Publisher | Random House Publishing Group | ## Images ![A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UnDfj0XUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helpful book; provides insight into prison administrations *by A***Y on January 19, 2009* As a volunteer in a women's prison, I found this book helpful and accurate. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in this issue. The book is very readable, and I plowed through it quickly. The individual stories of women profiled were enlightening, and I particularly enjoyed the historical perspective on incarceration of women. (Thanks to the historical perspective provided by this book, I am now quite sensitive to adult female prison inmates referred to as "girls" or "gals.") Unfortunately, I think the book's scope is limited by the lack of access extended to the author by prison administrators. This doesn't work out in the prison's favor -- there are aspects of prison life left to the imagination, and if the prison researched for this book is similar to the prison I visit, the imaginings forced by the prison's handling of this author may be worse than the reality. A lack of transparency compounds the social issues that come to roost in our nation's prisons. I recommend this book. If this is a topic close to your heart, don't miss "Couldn't Keep It To Myself," Wally Lamb's collection of short stories penned by women in prison. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful portrayal of women behind bars *by P***K on September 10, 2013* This was a very well written and accurate depiction of the life women prisoners in this country live on a daily basis. As a criminal defense attorney, I found the historical background quite interesting,. the up-close portraits of several of the women were also revealing, and empathetic ally done. The overall effect was to leave me wanting to reach out and help more, help to make these institutions more healthy and safe and humane. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read, I couldn't out this book down. *by P***D on September 9, 2013* This book was wonderful and a very easy read. I like how she told the story of each woman and even wen back in time to tell us about how the prison and women's prisons evolved over time. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14899997-a-world-apart-women-prison-and-life-behind-bars](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/14899997-a-world-apart-women-prison-and-life-behind-bars) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*