Warden: Texas Prison Life and Death from the Inside Out Hardcover – May 1, 2005

I just finished this excellent book. Not only was the book most informative about the workings of a prison, you are immediately caught up in Jim Willett's story from his "day one" on the job. This personal aspect of the book added so much, and the reader will feel that they are there with Jim Willett as his story unfolds. Getting to know this good man as you will, adds credence to all that he has to say about the criminal justice system.Thank you Jim Willett for sharing your story. And to Ron Rozelle who expressed his hope in the foreword that he did a good job in the telling, it is my opinion you knocked it out of the park! It is without hesitation that I recommend this book to anyone interested in the criminal justice system.

this was one of the best books i've read in a long time. it's very blunt & to the point, and is very informative about the texas prison system. the execution journals within the book are also pretty informative and exciting to read. it makes you think twice about where you stand on the death penalty, for sure. i'd definitely reccomend this book to a friend, especially someone that may be against the death penalty--like i said, it'll make you question yourself on where you stand :) 5 stars for jim willett!!

Product as described & arrived on time. This is a textbook I needed for one of my classes, so it met my needs. Thank you.

Willet oversaw many executions during his time as warden in Huntsville. The stories are sometimes chilling but if the subject interests you, as it does me, you should hit the button and buy the book. It's a good read.

This book was an eye opening look at our Texas prison system. Jim Willett is a man of integrity that had a difficult job to perform. The book is well written and a must read for anyone that ever wondered what it is like inside "The Walls". My husband and I both enjoyed his story.

Haven't finished the book yet, but it has been good so far. Gives the feel of the human side of correctional staff. Reminded me of the movie "the green mle."

Very well written. Kudos to Warden Willett. Would that all prison guards and administrators had his compassion and fairness. I particularly appreciate his recommendations at the end of the book on how our prisons could be improved to cut down on recidivism.

I have always had a thing for what goes on in prisons, (watch Lockup religiously), live in Texas, and am a supporter of capital punishment. So I really looked forward to reading this book, and it was every bit as well written as I had hoped!