I received an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.




The description of this book drew me in and so I had to request it.

I also really like the cover of this book, I think they did a great job.




However I believe it expired in the NetGalley App before I had a chance to open the pages so sadly I was unable to read this book.

I enjoy reading the author's books. From my perspective as a retired Federal Bureau of Prisons employee, I may disagree completely with his perspective on the laws, but I can appreciate his right to feel that way. Stratton is what we would have called a "real convict". Doesn't ask for forgiveness, doesn't cry that he was framed, doesn't care what you think of him, and proudly maintains his point of view.
In this chapter of his life, Stratton writes about life after he is released from prison. The difficulties in going straight, while still trying to beat the system. It's an enjoyable read. He even seems to have developed a bit of introspective in his later years, how his exploits have affected others.
The author still has a tendency to brag about himself. I found the parts where he chronicled his sexual exploits of various women he had relationships with to be distasteful. And he's a shameless name dropper.
Stratton is obviously a very intelligent man. I admire his drive. And his writing ability. He's a great story-teller.
Now I have read several of his books, and wonder where his life is going to take him next. I will definitely be awaiting his next book!

Richard Stratton has written three books that deal with his career as a self-,proclaimed marijuana smuggler. He sees the persecution of pot smugglers as ill- conceived and wrong.
This book explores Stratton's release from prison and subsequent struggles and joys from being back in the free world. I don't feel that he truly experiences remorse for his former illegal activities, and his books are another way to make money from them.