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“The Long Good-Bye: Mother’s Day in Federal Prison” by Amanda Coyne.

Amanda Coyne is the author of “The Long Good Bye Mother’s Day in Federal Prison.” In her novel she describes her Mother’s day visit with her nephew to see her sister at federal prison in Illinois. Nearly all convicted mothers get emotional by spending time with their children here in camp. Coyne made it possible to visualize the visiting room. Coyne’s sister, Jennifer, is in this prison. On Mother’s Day she was visited by Coyne, other family member and her son, Toby. Whole family hopes for the best of Toby, if he will be able to stay positive about his mom being in jail. They explain Toby; his mom is “not a bad guy” she made wrong decision for someone she loved. This type of decision makes their life for them and their family. Coney makes herself prepared, what she will tell Toby when he gets older and will ask questions. Toby shows in his young age his love to his mom by saying he want to go to prison to be with his mom.
While visiting her sister, Coyne talked to a mother of one inmate, names Stephanie. Mother narrates the situation how her daughter came into the prison. Another prisoner, who was at will of destiny at the wrong place and at the wrong time. Compared to Stephanie, Coyne’s sister spend first fife years with her son. Stephanie brought into the world her son, Elli, in prison and spends only first eighteen hours with him. Jennifer has visible better and closer relationship with Toby, on the contrary to Stephanie, Elli punch her in dace and run away.
Coyne’s novel is powerful, I found this fascinating. It describes in small details the whole situation, the visiting room, the vendor machine, candy and popcorn and the marble floor. She gave the filling all of us are a part of it. The characterization of the relationship between mothers and their separated children helps to understand women’s misery in prison. This story is beneficial for both the women and for children. Appreciate

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