JoeyPinkney.com Book Review “The Women of Block 12” by Linda Pischke 5 of 5 Stars
“The Women of Block 12” by Linda Pischke is a journey. This book is a journey past your preconceived notions about the drug-addicted women in our society and the imprisoned women that are talked about yet hidden from view. This is a journey past the media hype. This is a journey past being a safe, convenient Christian. This book takes you into the often scandalous lives of female inmates and their trek with Jesus Christ. Continue reading JoeyPinkney.com Book Review – “The Women of Block 12” by Linda Pischke→
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Linda Pischke, author of The Women of Block 12: Voices from a Jail Ministry
(Pischke Publications)
More than 200,000 women occupy beds in US prisons and jails. Separated from their families and shunned by society, they live in shame – overlooked, feared, and despised.
In this intense and very personal memoir, Linda Pischke shares her experiences in jail ministry and examines the world of incarcerated women. Citing statistics from the US Department of Justice, she exposes the truth about women offenders and brings new insight to the needs of this forgotten and misunderstood population.
Most of these women will eventually return to our communities. Will we welcome them home and teach them the skills they need to survive in society or will we continue to punish them for their crimes, forcing them to recycle through the system?
Eleven women share their personal stories and Linda reveals how God teaches us to love the unlovable when we open our hearts to serving him.
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Women of Block 12: Voices from a Jail Ministry“?
