Closer to Freedom showcases the raw talent and resilience of incarcerated men through their own poetry and prose. Edited by Chris Belden, this anthology offers a unique window into lives shaped by confinement, loss, and the yearning for redemption.

These powerful pieces explore themes of social justice, personal transformation, and the search for meaning within the walls of a maximum-security prison. Discover the deep humanity of those often forgotten by society, as they confront their pasts and envision a future

Find hope in the face of despair
Witness the power of creative expression
Gain insight into the human condition

This collection is for readers interested in social justice, prison reform, and the transformative power of storytelling.

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Chris Belden ran a weekly creative writing workshop at a maximum-security prison for more than ten years. He is the author of the novels Shriver (now a movie starring Michael Shannon and Kate Hudson) and Carry-on and the story collection The Floating Lady of Lake Tawaba. His essay "Inside Words: How to Teach Writing in Prison" was awarded the 2013 Bechtel Prize by Teachers and Writers Magazine. A graduate of the Fairfield University MFA program, Chris has run writing workshops at Fairfield U. and Westport Writers Workshop. He lives in Ridgefield CT with his family.

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