Becoming Ms. Burton : from prison to recovery to leading the fight for incarcerated women
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Newark Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
303.4840 BUR
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303.4840 BUR
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Abused women -- United States -- Biography.
African American women social reformers -- United States -- Biography.
Autobiographies.
Autobiographies.
Burton, Susan.
Women drug addicts -- United States -- Biography.
Women ex-convicts -- United States -- Biography.
Women prisoners -- United States -- Biography.
African American women social reformers -- United States -- Biography.
Autobiographies.
Autobiographies.
Burton, Susan.
Women drug addicts -- United States -- Biography.
Women ex-convicts -- United States -- Biography.
Women prisoners -- United States -- Biography.
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xxiii, 304 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-304).
Description
"Susan Burton's world changed in an instant when her five-year-old son was killed by a van driving down their street. Consumed by grief and without access to professional help, Susan self-medicated, becoming addicted first to cocaine, then crack. As a resident of South Los Angeles, a black community under siege in the War on Drugs, it was but a matter of time before Susan was arrested. She cycled in and out of prison for over fifteen years; never was she offered therapy or treatment for addiction. On her own, she eventually found a private drug rehabilitation facility. Once clean, Susan dedicated her life to supporting women facing similar struggles" -- provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burton, S., Lynn, C., & Alexander, M. (2017). Becoming Ms. Burton: from prison to recovery to leading the fight for incarcerated women . New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burton, Susan, Cari, Lynn and Michelle, Alexander. 2017. Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women. New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burton, Susan, Cari, Lynn and Michelle, Alexander. Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women New Press, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burton, Susan,, Cari Lynn, and Michelle Alexander. Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women New Press, 2017.
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