Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Keri Blakinger, "Corrections in Ink: A Memoir" (St. Martin's Press, 2022)
Keri Blakinger, "Corrections in Ink: A Memoir" (St. Martin's Press, 2022)
Keri Blakinger, "Corrections in Ink: A Memoir" (St. Martin's Press, 2022)
Thursday 22nd September 2022
Keri Blakinger recounts her journey from figure skater to prisoner to journalist, highlighting prison reform and personal redemption.
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Get the buttons here!Keri Blakinger: From Ice Rinks to Prison Cells and Beyond
"Corrections in Ink (St. Martin's Press, 2022) is an electric and unforgettable memoir about a young woman's journey-from the ice rink, to addiction and a prison sentence, to the newsroom-emerging with a fierce determination to expose the broken system she experienced."
What happens when a promising figure skater's life takes an unexpected turn into addiction and incarceration? In this gripping episode, Keri Blakinger opens up about her tumultuous journey from the heights of competitive skating to the depths of prison life, and finally to a career in investigative journalism. Her memoir, 'Corrections in Ink', serves as a powerful narrative of resilience and transformation. Keri recounts how her world crumbled when her skating partnership ended, leading her into the throes of addiction.
A heroin arrest during her senior year in college marked the beginning of a harrowing experience through the prison system. Inside, she encountered brutal conditions and met women whose stories would change her forever. Emerging from prison sober, Keri leveraged her second chance, fueled by her privilege as a white woman, to become an award-winning journalist. She now uses her platform to expose the flaws in the correctional system and advocate for reform.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal redemption and systemic change.