An Insecure Life

The story of one woman’s relentless quest for dignity and respect within a penal system that expects conformity and demands compliance. Sensational newspaper reports swiftly pick up on the story of the blonde; a six-foot, ex-marine and quickly dubbed the Blonde Bandit – an epithet she grows to despise.

Derek had the inspiration for An Insecure Life after visiting a friend serving 40 years in a Michigan prison for drug D.U.I (true identity not revealed in the book). Derek has faced many challenges before settling in Berkshire for his adult life.