You Got Nothing Coming

In "You Got Nothing Coming," author Jimmy Lerner invites readers into the harrowing world of prison life through his compelling memoir published by Transworld Publishers Ltd in 2010. This gripping account chronicles Lerner's journey from a nice Jewish boy in Brooklyn to a penitentiary in the Nevada desert where he faces a twelve-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.

Within the confines of a claustrophobic cell, Lerner's unexpected cellmate, a hugely muscled skinhead adorned with a swastika tattoo, challenges everything he thought he knew about survival and humanity. Spanning 416 pages, this biography offers a raw and unflinching look at the struggles and complexities of life behind bars, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the realities of the prison system.

Join Lerner as he navigates this tumultuous journey, revealing insights into his past while confronting the chilling present of his incarceration. This is a story of transformation, resilience, and the search for redemption.