#piper kerman

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August reads.

Starship Troopers was quite different from what was depicted on film and though I enjoy the movie, I kind of wish Paul Verhoven stuck with the book in his adaptation. He found the book to be boring. I highly recommend the book.

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“I knew that I would have to be brave. Not foolhardy, not in love with risk and danger, not making ridiculous exhibitions of myself to prove that I wasn't terrified - really genuinely brave. Brave enough to be quiet when quiet was called for, brave enough to observe before flinging myself into something, brave enough to not abandon my true self when someone else wanted to seduce or force me in a direction I didn't want to go, brave enough to stand my ground quietly.”

Orange Is The New Black, Piper Kerman

[litandlifequotes]

Do you have to find the evil in yourself in order to truly recognize it in the world?

Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman

[daughter-of-sapph0]

please no spoilers

I'm watching orange is the new black right now. I'm only on season 1 episode 4, but I'm fucking in love with this show so far. Sophia is my favorite character. and I desperately want Alex and Piper to make up and get back together.

each episode is going into detail about a single character and their backstory. and like, yeah while all the characters did bad things (Red getting involved in the mafia, Sophia stealing credit cards, Miss Claudette murdering somone) it was only because of the situation they were forced into or was entirely justified (Red and her husband were trying to avoid being killed by the mafia, Sophia was paying for her family and her transition, Miss Claudette murdered a child abuser and rapist)

and like, none of these characters are bad people. they were victims of circumstances beyond their control. and they could have avoided this situations, if they weren't underprivileged. it's no coincidence that the three people they've focused on so far are immigrants, women of color, queer. those are the people most likely to be victims of the justice system, racial profiling, abuse, etc.

and apparently the show is based off a real memoir by Piper Kerman, and all the characters are based off of real people in prison. like, this show isn't just a lesbian drama. it's a depiction of the injustice and abuse and faults of the industrial prison complex and the 'justice' system.

[mr-and-mr-mitchell]

Canon Bisexuals let's gooo

Evan Buck Buckley (911 Lonestar)

Chloe Brennan (Neighbours)

Nicholas Nick Nelson (Heartstopper)

Willow Harris (Home and Away)

Julian Alfred Pankratz, Viscount of Lettenhove, Jaskier (The Witcher)

Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn Nine Nine)

Loki (Loki/MCU)

Piper Kerman (Orange is the New Black)

Eve Polastri (Killing Eve)

Sara Lance (Arrow/Legends of Tomorrow)

Captain Jack Harkness (Torchwood/Doctor Who)

Lucifer Morningstar (Lucifer)

Darryl Whitefeather (Craxy Ex Girlfriend)

Nathan Byrne (Half Bad The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself)

Magnus Bane (Shadowhunters)

John Constantine (Legends of Tomorrow/Constantine)

Mazikeen Smith (Lucifer)

Jim Jimenez (Our Flag Means Death)

Ryn (Siren)

Jesper Fahey (Six of Crows/Shadow and Bone)

[bodhisattvaang]

Orange Is the New Black

serie de televisión estadounidense

Orange Is the New Black (abreviado como OITNB) es una serie estadounidense de comedia dramática creada por Jenji Leslie Kohan. La serie fue producida por Lionsgate Television y se emitió por primera vez en Netflix el 11 de julio de 2013.Se basa en el libro autobiográfico Orange Is the New Black: Crónica de mi año en una prisión federal de mujeres de Piper Kerman, que relata sus memorias sobre la vida en la cárcel.

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Alredered Remembers Piper Kerman, author of the memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, on her birthday.

"We have a racially based justice system that over-punishes, fails to rehabilitate, and doesn’t make us safer."

[jxrm]

book log - 2014

boy meets girl by meg cabot

the maze runner by james dashner

you have to fucking eat by adam mansbach

good girls by laura ruby

the scorch trials by james dashner

pretenders by lisi harrison

elixir by hilary duff

yes please by amy poehler

big little lies by liane moriarty

hello kitty must die by angela s. choi

orange is the new black by piper kerman

fire with fire by jenny han

the infinite moment of us by lauren myracle

the boy next door by meg cabot

gossip girl, psycho killer by cecily von ziegesar

the rosie project by grame simsion

because i'm worth it by cecily von ziegesar

warm bodies by isaac marion

the husband's secret by liane moriarty

you know you love me by cecily von ziegesar

#girlboss by sophia amoruso

cum laude by cecily von ziegesar

is everyone hanging out without me? by mindy kaling

gossip girl by cecily von ziegesar

breakfast at tiffany's by truman capote

to all the boys i've loved before by jenny han

where she went by gayle forman

if i stay by gayle forman

the truth about diamonds by nicole richie

no one else can have you by kathleen hale

the heiresses by sara shepard

my name is memory by ann brashares

shut out by kody keplinger

the cuckoo's calling by robery galbraith

the DUFF by kody keplinger

a midsummer's nightmare by kody keplinger

crazy rich asians by kevin kwan

broken hearts, fences and other things to mend by katie finn

the naturals by jennifer lynn barnes

girls in pants by ann brashares

second summer of the sisterhod by ann brashares

forgotten by catherine mckenzie

a tale for the time being by ruth ozeki

tiger by tash aw

everything is perfect when you're a liar by kelly oxford

left drowning by jessica park

the house of hades by rick riordan

fiend by peter stenson

divergent by veronica roth

insurgent by veronica roth

landline by rainbow rowell

fangirl by rainbow rowell

attachments by rainbow rowell

invisibility by andrea cremer

gone girl by gillian flynn

forever, interrupted by taylor jenkins reid

the art of racing in the rain by garth stein

something, maybe by elizabeth scott

the lover's dictionary by david levithan

bass ackwards and belly up by elizabeth craft

[nattosushi]

Popsugar reading challenge: A book written by an incarcerated or a formerly incarcerated person

Orange is the new Black- by Piper Kerman

I haven't watched the series, but I thought it'll be interesting to read this book. One of the things that really surprised me is that she was arrested many years after the drug dealing. I admit, I was probably not really treating the story as real life, because I was expecting some sort of dramatic arrest at the airport at that time.

But I really enjoyed reading this book. I am aware (and this is something that the author pointed out herself) Piper is in a fairly lucky situation by being in a jail that was fairly good. It is not a very violent one and most of her inmates and guards are decent people. There were one or two issues that did appear, and she does talk about it, but overall, the jail was fairly safe.

I like how Piper can reconcile her situation. While both writer and readers understand that she is in a luckier situation then many others, she does talk about her problems and pains in a way that is still sympathetic. She is not whining, because the problems are clearly something difficult. She is just acknowledging them.

I feel that this book is a really good example of how complex an actual human is. I think the reason the book is enjoyable is because of the writer, it is fascinating and (slightly) relatable to see how she navigate through such a situation. This book offers a fascinating view of a human thrown in an unknown situation.

[alexgrandecoms356]

Orange Is The New Black

Race Analysis

"Orange Is the New Black" created by Jenji Kohan an American television writer, is a Netflix series that focuses on the lives of female inmates at the fictional Litchfield Penitentiary. It offers a exploration of race, identity, and power dynamics within the confines of the prison system. The show's creator, Jenji Kohan, based it on Piper Kerman's memoir and it is known for its diverse cast and its bold, unflinching examination of the experiences of women behind bars.

The series is committed to representing a spectrum of racial and ethnic backgrounds, providing a platform to address the intersections of race, gender, and class. The story is seen through the perspective of Piper Chapman, a white, middle-class woman whose incarceration becomes an opportunity to explore the stories of her fellow inmates.

The character of Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren, portrayed by Uzo Aduba, is a notable example of how the show explores race. Her storyline reveals the complexities of mental health, race, and the challenges faced by Black inmates within the prison system. Her struggles with identity and acceptance demonstrate the intersectionality of her experiences as a Black woman with mental health issues in a predominantly white prison environment.

The show also explores the racial dynamics within the prison through the characters of Taystee Jefferson (played by Danielle Brooks) and Poussey Washington (played by Samira Wiley). By delving into their backgrounds, the series highlights the systemic issues that contribute to their incarceration and the unique challenges they face as Black women within the prison hierarchy.

Moreover, the portrayal of the prison staff also contributes to the show's analysis of race relations. The power dynamics between the predominantly white correctional officers and the diverse group of inmates create a microcosm of broader societal inequalities. The disparities in treatment, disciplinary actions, and the prison's response to racial tensions among inmates illustrate the systemic racism embedded within the criminal justice system.

"Orange Is the New Black" is also praised for its exploration of immigration issues, as seen through the character of Blanca Flores (played by Laura Gómez), whose storyline delves into the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants within the prison system.

By presenting a variety of experiences, the show challenges stereotypes and invites viewers to empathize with the diverse backgrounds of incarcerated women. It sparks discussions about the intersection of race and justice, urging audiences to confront the harsh realities faced by women within the prison system and advocating for systemic change.

In conclusion, "Orange Is the New Black" stands as a powerful testament to the complexity of race relations within the context of a women's prison. Through its well-developed characters and rich storytelling, the series provides a platform for discussions on systemic injustice, the impact of incarceration on marginalized communities, and the urgent need for reform within the criminal justice system.

[chrisdeanfuller]

Orange is the New Black Book Review

I read the book Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman, and it was interesting. It was a New York Times Bestseller and was the inspiration for a Netflix series. It's the story of a young, white woman and her 13-month prison experience. The book reveals the awfulness of prison life, and descriptions of her jailers and fellow inmates. Some people acted like angels and others demons. She also makes it clear how bad a job prison does of reforming and helping those who made mistakes. The "war on drugs," in particular, increased the number of inmates in 1980 from 500,000 to 2.4 million when she published the book (Today it's closer to 1.6 million). The US has about 25% of the world's prison population even though it's only 5% of the world's population. It's an eye-opening look at the US prison system. I haven't seen the Netflix series, but I'm guessing it's different from the book. The book is a recommended read. 

[filmszeresz]

FILMSZERÉSZ TOP 100 TÉVÉSOROZAT - 39. Orange Is the New Black

Nem rajongtam érte végig, de rossz sosem volt ez a sorozat. Kedvelem a kreátor, Jenji Kohan kajánul provokatív stílusát, s a Nancy ül a fűben után hatásos és okos börtön-dramedyt(!) készített Piper Kerman önéletrajzi regénye nyomán.

Csodálatosak a karakterek, elsöprő erejűek az alakítások. Jólesően játszik a széria azzal, hogy az egyik pillanatban nagyon viccesek a lányok, a másikban pengeéles a dráma. Az összes oldal bemutatása gondos, a flashback-szerkezet tartogat meglepetéseket. Az egyik első újhullámos feminista streaming-sorozat.

Amerikai narancs.

[litandlifequotes]

We were never friends. Not for a second. I loved you.

Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman

[maximumtalewonderland]

Orange Is the New Black

Orange Is the New Black (sometimes abbreviated to OITNB) is an American comedy-dramastreaming television series created by Jenji Kohan for Netflix.[1][2] The series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison (2010), about her experiences at FCI Danbury, a minimum securityfederal prison.[3] Produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television, Orange Is the New Black premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2013.[4] Its seventh and final season was released on July 26, 2019.[5][6]

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Television Shows Based On Literature: “Orange Is The New Black” ; Based On “Orange Is The New Black: My Year In A Women's Prison” ; 2010 ; Piper Kerman

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2019/10/28/america-has-normalized-prison-piper-kerman-orange-is-new-black-expanding-carceral-state/