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Reviewed by Heather Osborne for Readers' Favorite
It’s Their House: I’m Just a Guest is a very candid memoir by author Douglas Kent about his time spent in federal prison. Convicted of fraud, Mr. Kent spend the majority of a 46-month sentence in two different federal penitentiaries, and finally in a halfway house. The memoir is lighthearted, despite the circumstances, as Mr. Kent describes his life inside prison, from the inmates to his work detail. I really enjoyed the memoir. Mr. Kent took his prison sentence in his stride. I particularly liked the personal touches he added about the various inmates encountered during his stay. He did his best to keep his head down and carry out his sentence. As someone with a B.S. in Criminology, it’s always unique for me to see the perspective of those incarcerated.
I was captivated by the easy storytelling style of Douglas Kent, although it did take some time for me to read about the nature of his conviction. I suppose it mimicked the way most inmates do not talk about their crimes unless directly asked. I was pretty appalled by the way he was treated for not taking part in bribing guards or members of the halfway house. I cannot imagine the relief he must have felt to finally get back home to his fiancée at the time, Heather. It’s Their House: I’m Just a Guest by Douglas Kent is a well-written memoir from a man who just tried to do the right thing. I admire his courage when there are so many who should serve longer sentences for much graver crimes.
