Description: An anthology of poetry and prose by members of the Oregon State Penitentiary writing group, Penned Thoughts. Edited by Michele Dishong McCormack, group facilitator.
Brief description: Michele Dishong McCormack has taught Communication at a community college since 1996, and led her writers' group at Oregon State Penitentiary for over ten years. She edited this book because she wants people to know that these incarcerated writers are fathers, sons, husbands, and friends who are intelligent human beings with important stories to tell.