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Life after life: Interviews with twelve murderers Hardcover – January 1, 1990

by Tony Parker (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
Valerie wants a job, Frank wants to run the marathon, Edgar needs a woman in the spare room - Paul, Philip and Alan just want to hold on. This dramatic piece of reportage draws on interviews with murderers to create stark, uncompromising portraits of people attempting to rebuild their lives.
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  1. Print length
    194 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1990
  5. ISBN-10
    0436363194
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0436363191
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd (January 1, 1990)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0436363194
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0436363191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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  • Vanessa Donald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Buy
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014
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    Very good condition. Extremely difficult to get. Posted speedily.Would use this source again.This is an excellent, rare, welll -written book.
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  • Gandalf
    5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
    A deeply disturbing read. Tony Parker was an amazing interviewer and managed to reach really deeply inside the 12 murderers whose stories he transcribes in this book. This is done expertly - he never hinders the tone and views of the people, which always shine through. Only in 1 of the 12 chapters does he let slip a few of his own thoughts re the person.

    As you read the book you will find yourself questioning the criminal justice system, the rehabilitation of offenders and even your own capacity for compassion and forgiveness.

    Not to be read by the faint-hearted.
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  • E. Tsui
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tony Parker introduced twelve murderers to us, personally
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2001
    The hard cover that I picked up in the library did not have a dust jacket to introduce Tony Parker or about his work. It only has a Preface and an Acknowledgement at the end, and the rest are the twelve interview chapters, each was a lifer's autobiographic account. I scanned the entire book for Parker's research methodology but it was never spelt out. That was disappointing to me. Although Parker wrote almost nothing about his interviewing, one can always feel his presence in every sentence, listening to the lifer he was interviewing and asking them questions in the most respectful manner. All twelve autobiographies are very easy to follow, very different, very personal, and some very touching. Some basic knowledge of the British geography and the British penal system would be helpful though. Parker traced the murderers' childhood, their criminal progression, perspective of the murder, the Life Sentence, prison life, and life during conditional release. Although I guess Parker did not write this book in an attempt to change anyone's negativism towards murderers, he had allowed the lifers' voices to be heard, and that included their guilt, shame and regrets. Not too many people would have a chance to talk to murderers, Parker had done this for them. I will also recommend this book to justice officers, probation or parole officers, prison officers, and mental health professionals who work with lifers or homicide offenders.
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  • Mickey VaDo
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not very enlightening.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025
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    Very small book, can read in a half hour. I didn't find it particularly interesting.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality ex library hardback. Dust sheet and plastic cover virtually intact. Great journalism.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2020
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    Superb journalism. The hardback ex library copy is in good condition. As expected.
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  • Dr. Janine Owens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2016
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    A wonderful example of pure narrative for those who believe the story should remain as it is
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  • Richard Good
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2018
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    Excellent
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  • Filthy mc.Nasty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2016
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    a wonderful and highly interesting book by a great writer/interviewer
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