Reginald Dwayne Betts je básnik a esejista, ktorý sa vo svojej tvorbe zameriava na dopad masového uväzňovania na americkú spoločnosť. Jeho písanie sa vyznačuje prenikavým pohľadom na dôsledky nespravodlivosti a väzenského systému. Prostredníctvom svojich básní a esejí skúma témy identity, viny a vykúpenia, čím ponúka silný hlas pre tých, ktorí sú na okraji spoločnosti. Jeho literárne dielo je svedectvom o sile slova pri spochybňovaní systémových problémov.
Winner of the 2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry Finalist for the 2019 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Poetry A searing volume by a poet whose work conveys the visceral effect that prison has on identity (Michiko Kakutani, New York Times).
Exploring the complexities of American society during the Reagan Era, this book delves into themes of identity, social justice, and the impact of political decisions on everyday lives. It confronts challenging realities, shedding light on the experiences of those marginalized or overlooked during this pivotal time in history. Through a critical lens, it examines how the legacies of this era continue to influence contemporary issues, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in politics and social commentary.