Porridge and Passion

In Porridge and Passion, the author shares his remarkable journey from prison to purpose, exploring faith and personal transformation.

Emerging from Bellmarsh Prison with just a black plastic sack of clothes, the author shares his transformative journey in Porridge and Passion. Accepted at Wycliffe Hall Oxford to study theology, he reflects on how this experience reshaped both his mind and soul. This sequel to his first autobiography, Pride and Perjury, begins with his descent from the courtroom to incarceration, where he candidly recounts the events that followed.

Visited by the optimistic Lord Longford, the author faced despair and emerged a changed man. The narrative reveals how this former Cabinet Minister, once part of Mrs. Thatcher's inner circle, established new relationships and formed lasting friendships with fellow prisoners. The exploration of his religious beliefs and their profound impact on his life—and those around him—adds depth to his story in Porridge and Passion.

Despite the challenges he faced, the author retains his charm, fluency, and determination, now directed towards greater purposes. Through his journey, he discovers a new life filled with meaning, and the authenticity of this transformation is a driving force in his narrative. Readers will find themselves engaged in this compelling account, assessing the sincerity of his new life and the lessons learned along the way.