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Summary Of The Book 'Felon' By Michelle Alexander

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After learning about the privileges felons lose and reading this section in Michelle Alexander’s book, I cannot imagine what I would do if I were to be convicted and labelled a felon. Once being released, I would basically have to start all over and possibly, never get back to where I was at when I was first found guilty. Upon being released from prison, my initial worry would be where I plan to live now, or at least where I am going to stay for the night. Being that I am now a felon, I know I would not be able to return to my apartment, so I would have no choice but to rely on my parents for a place to live. I know, without a doubt, they would help me in any situation. Once I have established that I will actually have somewhere to sleep
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