Tag: James Berman

James Berman reflects on life in prison and how a simple cup of coffee becomes a source of comfort, friendship, memory, and hope for freedom.…

James Berman describes how four incarcerated men cope with prison life through scrabble in prison, trading humor, intellectual competition, and friendship — one word at…

James Berman describes the infamous prison food staple known as the state sandwich, enlightening us on its ritual preparation and questionable comfort. There are many…

James Berman recalls how learning the craft of prison cooking turned into both a survival skill and an unlikely connection to memories of making pasta…