The Class

"The Class" by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges offers a powerful, intimate look at the lives of inmates in a maximum-security prison, highlighting their struggles with poverty, racism, and incarceration. Through discussions of plays, personal stories, and the creation of an original production, the book explores themes of trauma, hope, and the pursuit of self-awareness. It serves as both a tribute to human resilience and a critique of systemic injustice.