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Biography & Memoir· United States

Orange Is the New Black

by Piper Kerman
Aggregate Editorial Score90/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Published 2010361 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 2010. Piper Kerman's memoir about her year in federal prison for a decade-old drug conviction became the basis for the television series, but the book itself is a thoughtful exploration of the American criminal justice system and the lives of the women she met inside. Themes of prison, justice, women run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2010.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
winner · global
201084
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About the Author
Piper Kerman
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
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Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Is the New Black about?

Piper Kerman's memoir about her year in federal prison for a decade-old drug conviction became the basis for the television series, but the book itself is a thoughtful exploration of the American criminal justice system and the lives of the women she met inside.

Who wrote Orange Is the New Black?

Orange Is the New Black was written by Piper Kerman, from United States. First published in 2010.

What awards has Orange Is the New Black won?

Orange Is the New Black has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2010.

Is Orange Is the New Black worth reading?

Orange Is the New Black is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 84/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in prison, justice, women.