While this book was interesting an informative, I really wanted to know more about the actual Attica riot. I did really enjoy that it told the story of the forgotten victims, the hostages and the families they all left behind. It was an eye-opening read that nonfiction lovers will enjoy.

I had heard of the riots at Attica, but really knew nothing else about them. This non-fiction book is not about the riots (although there are details about it within the book) but about the prison guards who were injured and the families of the ones who were killed. Deanne Quinn Miller is the daughter of the only guard killed my the inmates. She grew up knowing what happened to her father, but no one talked about it. It wasn't until several inmates received settlements from the state of New York, including the two men who were convicted of killing her father, that she became a crusader to compensate the guards or their families. In her eyes, and many others, the way the riot was quelled was the reason so many died and the treatment of the employees after the riot was deplorable. When she joined the Forgotten Victims of Attica, she began to find answers to what really happened and she became a fighter for those victims, compensation for what they suffered and an apology. She got to know some of the prisoners, some who tried to save her father and others who tried to help others. From the blurb: "As Miller lays bare the truth about her father’s death, the world inside Attica, and the state’s reckless raid and coverup, she conveys a narrative of compassionate humanity and a call for prison reform." I learned a lot from this book about the riots as well as government coverups and that perseverance pays off when fighting for justice. Rosemary Benson narrated this book. As it is all told from Deanne's point of view, it felt like she was sharing the story. If you are interested in prisons, prison reform, Government Coverups, or the Attica Riots, then I recommend this one.

This autobiographical account of the aftermath of the Attica riot was fascinating. Told from the perspective of the daughter of one of the guards who was killed in the hostage taking, she shares a very personal story of survival and struggle. She played a key role in the group of people who fought for the rights of the survivors. The stories she presented about how the families of survivors, and the survivors themselves, were treated by the state government is horrifying. Throughout the narrative, I rooted for her and her contemporaries. I hope this group someday gets the apology they want (and, in my opinion, deserve).
I found the author's treatment of the subject to be personal, emotional, yet fair. She formed relationships with former inmates and was able to accept people as individuals. She has performed a lifetime of research about this subject and presents a thorough account of her findings and experiences.
This is a great book for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice, hostage situations, and victims' rights in the US. This work of nonfiction is just as gripping as any fictional legal and/or courtroom novel.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is an amazing perspective of the Attica Riots and one that not only serves as being educational but heartfelt. Aside from the narrator, who's voice felt too scripted for a memoir of such magnitude and feeling, I was continually enthralled by the work. As an individual who works in corrections, I wanted a different window into this world, and this 100% provided me with that perspective. Most poignant was the authors change in view and mindset as the memoir continued forward. I can see this in 360 degrees now, as opposed to singularly, and that is affecting.

I've heard about the Attica uprising and vaguely remember my parents talking about it. There was no internet, no smart phones, no on demand. You had to wait for information on TV when it was broadcast. This is an excellent look at what happened and the aftermath.

The daughter of a prison guard who was killed in the September of 1971 prisoners revolted where they took control over the Arctic correction facility in New York tells her POV of the mistakes coverups and lies told. The men who were taken hostage their widows and families were left behind with no support or compensation These families are still living with the effects from that and this is one guards story . This was one of the US bloodies prison riots in history.This is a emotional read.

Thanks to Netgalley and Tantor Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!

I thought the narrator did a great job and I learned a lot I didn’t know about Attica or the riot itself. The information on how the government handled everything was particularly eye opening. This was an interesting read and I’m glad to have listened to it.

However, I think it’s always tricky trying to hear a story from just one persons perspective because it brings up a lot of questions that go unanswered. I’m glad to hear there are documentaries to watch as the 50th anniversary grows closer and will definitely be researching more.

This was so interesting, I never knew anything about this at all. It was so well explained and narrated and if I had a criticism it was a bit long, but then I wouldn't know what she would cut out.

It is interesting to see how far we have come along but (spoiler) they still have not received an apology.

I was given an advance copy by netgalley but the review is entirely my own.

This was an informative read to some of the events of the Attica prison riot as well as being very eye opening about the events that took place after the horrific event. At times it was horrifying to hear what hostages went through during and especially after the riot especially the actions of the state of New York. This informative read did a great job conveying the many emotions these survivors felt while continuing to tell the events that were taking place. Overall this was an informative read that was told well that I would recommend to interested in the topic.

Audiobook provided by NetGalley and Tantor Audio in exchange for an honest review.

Ok, so I'll be honest, I chose this book to learn more about Attica, but then realized that I wasn't sure hearing the history from the prison guard side of things was the way I wanted to learn what happened at the prison. It's not that what Deanne and the rest of the Quinn family experienced wasn't horrible, because it was. No child should have to lose a parent to violence. But the reality is that America is long overdue for a massive police and prison reform.

What I did find really interesting about THE PRISON GUARD'S DAUGHTER was the behind the scenes and grassroots advocating that the Forgotten Victims of Attica had to do in order to have their voices be heard. I can't help but wonder if this was led by BIPOC folx if they would have been able to have access to the level of government that Deanne did as a white woman. How many marginalized people have had their worlds impacted like the Quinn family, but were never given a platform to tell their story?

With the 50th anniversary happening this year, I wish this novel went deeper into the racism and abuse by prison staff that led up to the riots. It's touched upon, but there was an opportunity to really talk about the atrocious behavior by the Attica prison and local law enforcement leading up to, during, and after the riot.

Rosemary Benson does a good job with the audiobook narration.

This was an eye-opening account of the most violent uprising in a New York state prison. In September of 1971 prisoners revolted and took control of Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York, killing one of the prison guards and taking other guards and staff hostage. They had a list of demands including better living conditions and basic civil rights. Four days later with peaceful negotiations stalling, New York state authorities and armed forces responded with a hail of gunfire that killed dozens of prisoners and staff alike.

This is a retelling from the point of view of the daughter of William Quinn, the prison guard killed by the prisoners. It is a personal and compelling account of the mistakes, the coverups, the lies, the devastation and the utter lack of justice for families of those killed in the historic raid at Attica. Told with great compassion and emotion, it tells the story of the Forgotten Victims of Attica, the men who were taken hostage and the widows and the families who were left behind who drew no support or compensation from the State of New York for decades. Unbelievable but true. Really a fascinating read.

As someone who was born and raised less than 50 miles from Attica, I was excited to have the opportunity to listen to this audiobook. Growing up I knew about the riot but we weren't really given details and we didn't study it intensely. This book does a fantastic job explaining both what happened during the riot and during the aftermath to the guards and families left behind. This is such an important story to tell, especially for those who live in the area. Every chapter discussed locations that I've been to or people that I'd heard of or had even met, like Judge Telesca. This book really was moving and left me with a profound resonance. I know that I will be thinking about this story and the people affected by the Attica Prison Riots for a long time to come. This is such a dark spot in New York and US history that isn't often told to its full extent. This book should be read. Highly recommended!

This is a really interesting book based on a true story. Deanne Quinn Miller is the daughter of the only officer that was killed by prisoners during the 1971 riot. It is emotional, and Deanne does a good job of sharing her hurt, anger, and confusion over all of the proceedings surrounding the events aftermath. Many things just feel completely unreal and unfair. It does a good job of looking at things from multiple points of view, as well as what led to the riot, which was maltreatment and bad conditions. If you are interested in history this is a really good book. Additionally, the narrator does a really good job of reading this book as well.