Ravi Shankar - Correctional: A Memoir

Ravi Shankar - Correctional: A Memoir

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The transcript discusses the author's forthcoming memoir, 'Correctional', which explores his family's immigration from South India, his experiences with the American criminal justice system, and his time in Hartford Correctional. The memoir reflects on the impact of these experiences on his life, the media attention he received, and the stories of the men he met in prison. It aims to provide a message of hope and redemption.

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What significant historical event affected the immigration of the author's father to the US?

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Describe the circumstances surrounding the author's father's marriage.

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What was the author's experience with the American criminal justice system?

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How did the author's life change after the incident with the police in New York?

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What does the author mean by saying that many men in jail didn't belong there?

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What was the author's reaction to being promoted while in prison?

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What message does the author hope to convey through their memoir?

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