When they talk of ghosts of the dead who wander in the night with things still undone in life — Jack Henry Abbott
To be in prison so long, it’s difficult to remember exactly what you did to get there. — Jack Henry Abbott
When I’m forced by circumstances to be in a crowd of prisoners, it’s all I can do to refrain from attack. — Jack Henry Abbott
The part of me which wanders through my mind and never sees or feels actual objects — Jack Henry Abbott
There was never sufficient evidence presented at my trial to support a finding of intent to kill. — Jack Henry Abbott
The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked by guards, and I am dragged past them. — Jack Henry Abbott
That is how prison is tearing me up inside. It hurts every day. Every day takes me further from my life. — Jack Henry Abbott
I have been desperate to escape for so many years now, it is routine for me to try to escape. — Jack Henry Abbott
One morning I woke up and was plunged into psychological shock. I had forgotten I was free. — Jack Henry Abbott