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COVID Behind Bars
by Sidney Newton

Overview


This book follows true events that occurred in the Oregon State Penitentiary during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak. Few stories have ever been shared about what actually occurred in prisons during the pandemic.

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Description


A penitentiary is in chaos and a breeding ground for the coronavirus. A pandemic's paradise as thousands of inmates are simultaneously bused into one prison due to the largest wildfire in the state of Oregon's history. Three prisons evacuated and merged into one that is already lacking in masks, social distancing, and proper medical care to treat the infected. Death and fear have ravaged the overcrowded cells. Riots ensue from rival gangs who have been reunited with their longtime enemies from a prison system where no warden or leadership can be found. This true story is written by inmate, Sidney Newton who was there to experience it all. A must read!

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About the author


Sidney Newton is currently incarcerated in Oregon State Penitentiary. He attended Oregon State University and is a Carpenter by trade with four children and four grandchildren. His journey through survival of the worst global pandemic while incarcerated, inspired him to become an independent author. This is his first book.

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Book details

Genre:DRAMA

Subgenre:American / General

Language:English

Pages:116

Paperback ISBN:9798350956283


Overview


This book follows true events that occurred in the Oregon State Penitentiary during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak. Few stories have ever been shared about what actually occurred in prisons during the pandemic.

Read more

Description


A penitentiary is in chaos and a breeding ground for the coronavirus. A pandemic's paradise as thousands of inmates are simultaneously bused into one prison due to the largest wildfire in the state of Oregon's history. Three prisons evacuated and merged into one that is already lacking in masks, social distancing, and proper medical care to treat the infected. Death and fear have ravaged the overcrowded cells. Riots ensue from rival gangs who have been reunited with their longtime enemies from a prison system where no warden or leadership can be found. This true story is written by inmate, Sidney Newton who was there to experience it all. A must read!

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About the author


Sidney Newton is currently incarcerated in Oregon State Penitentiary. He attended Oregon State University and is a Carpenter by trade with four children and four grandchildren. His journey through survival of the worst global pandemic while incarcerated, inspired him to become an independent author. This is his first book.

Read more

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