Corrections in Ink

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“Brave, brutal . . . a riveting story about suffering, recovery, and redemption. Inspiring and relevant.” —The New York Times An electric and unforgettable memoir chronicles a young woman's journey from competitive figure skating to addiction, imprisonment, and ultimately, journalism. Keri Blakinger dedicated herself to figure skating, achieving national recognition, but when her career collapsed, she spiraled into self-destruction. Over nine years, she faced homelessness, drug dealing, and addiction while striving to complete her degree at Cornell. Her life took a drastic turn when police arrested her for possession of heroin, leading to nearly two years in New York's jails and prisons. During her incarceration, Keri confronted the consequences of her choices and sought a better path, connecting with women from diverse backgrounds who shared similar struggles within the flawed corrections system. After her release, Keri became a reporter committed to exposing the injustices of the prison system from an insider's perspective. Written with raw honesty and moments of humor, this memoir reveals the dark realities of incarceration and the societal implications of who gets a second chance at redemption.