--- product_id: 13624321 title: "Finding Freedom: Writings from Death Row" brand: "jarvis jay masters" price: "€ 54.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/13624321-finding-freedom-writings-from-death-row store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Finding Freedom: Writings from Death Row **Brand:** jarvis jay masters **Price:** € 54.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Finding Freedom: Writings from Death Row by jarvis jay masters - **How much does it cost?** € 54.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/13624321-finding-freedom-writings-from-death-row) ## Best For - jarvis jay masters enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jarvis jay masters brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Finding Freedom: Writings from Death Row - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QnOCmXn+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written, rich and coulorful. Thank you Jarvis *by Z***H on Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017* A well written indictment of the frailty and failures of the incarceratory system. Though the author does an amazing job at remaining objective and dispassionate, it is easy to see that he is a product of a system that all too often fails to adress the problem all the while claiming that putting people in boxes is the cure. It is as impressive as it is inspiring that Jarvis was able to write such a work. It is reminiscent of what Victor Frankel must have experienced, and smacks of the spiritual roots of his thesis in the book "mans search for meaning". You truly are free where you are. I treasure my copy and have lent it out to many people, always with good feedback. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read *by G***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2003* Masters' tales are a must-read pass to San Quentin when it was a Level IV (of four criminal/felony levels) prison and the inmates ran the blocks. His book is a word album of people and incidents on the yards, on the tiers and in the cells as races and cultures collide in a setting of despair and boredom. In one of his most powerful chapters, "Sanctuary," Masters enters the upper yard on his first day, facing down the stairs of the established cons as they inspect the "fish"; then the door slams on his 5x9' cell that will be his home for the rest of his life.The recidivists, the young parole violators who cycle through San Quentin on 90 day plus terms, generally for drug use, with little hope for treatment, jobs or housing on the outside, are the antagonists in many of his stories. And this brings us to the present. The California prison system and San Quentin are still largely populated by young parole violators, incarcerated for drug convictions or dry outs. These youngsters, unaware, ignorant or plainly apathetic about informal prison rules, seek to achieve the "OG" (Old Gangster) status of long time inmates through predatory violence. Masters writes of his frustrating attempts to cope with them at a time that Level IV inmates all mingled together. San Quentin is now a Level II prison, confining a gentler, generally nonviolent person within its massive perimeter, and Masters now is a practicing Buddhist, a transformation remarkably documented in the book's timeline "Three Strikes" laws and the huge campaign contributions of the CCPOA, the California prison guards' union, have lead to unparalleled growth in California's prison population with Lifers (2nd degree murder or kidnapping crimes) eligible for parole and violators routinely jammed together in every facility. California's Level IV violent cons are housed in Pelican Bay and other specially designated Security Housing Units (SHU), yet Masters' Death Row for men remains at San Quentin. And the timelessness of Masters' stories is reflected by the fact that Lifers still have the respect of almost all groups in the prison, while California Governor Gray Davis fosters despair and hopelessness with an anti-parole stance. This book is an electrifying read if you have never been incarcerated. You can share Masters' gradual transformation from a mind-your-own-business, somewhat antisocial individual, to a compassionate prosocial inmate. Amazing book. I could not put it down. Very highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read! *by J***F on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018* One of the few books I've read & truly enjoyed. Astonishing to see what this man continues to experience behind bars. I would desire his release from SQ & provide his experiences in person to the world. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/13624321-finding-freedom-writings-from-death-row](https://www.desertcart.be/products/13624321-finding-freedom-writings-from-death-row) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*