Unheard Voices

short, accessible reflections, artfully written, which cut straight to the reality of what imprisonment does to people...accessible, funny, and pastoral, the book represents a clear call for the beginning of something like a prison abolitionist movement in Ireland.’

Working Notes, Jesuit Centre for Faith & Justice, August 21

-- Kevin Hargaden * Working Notes *

‘written with warmth and understanding, challenge and encouragement, passion and compassion.'

Catholic South West August 21

-- Denis Blackledge SJ * Catholic South West *

‘This is a beautiful, sad book. It should be read sporadically, slowly and reflected upon; it needs to impel us into action’

The Sunday World

-- Fr Brian D'Arcy * The Sunday World *

'I would recommend this book to anyone who has any interest in our criminal justice system and in society in general' 

Irish Examiner

-- Mick Clifford * The Irish Examiner *

‘...Sr Imelda Wickham [is] a champion of social justice and a believer in the redemptive ideal...a challenge she has set down in these humbling pages.’

* The Furrow *

‘...a short but profound insight into the daily humdrum of life behind bars...it serves as a witness to the “unconditional love” of Christ that is being “lived out within prison walls”.

* Doctrine & Life *

'[author Imelda Wickham's] is a compassionate, urgent voice'

-- Brian Maye * The Irish Times *

‘...her care and consideration is evident...her empathy shines through’

* Methodist Recorder *

‘...a fine and moving account of prison life. It should be read by all those who wish to listen to the unheard voices of those who live and work in prison. They may well find themselves changed.’

* The Way20