Family Arrested: How to survive the incarceration of a loved one

by Ann Edenfield

Also available in audio tape book

This is a true story of survival, courage and hope. Suddenly, Ann’s world came crashing down on her with the arrest of her husband and his 15-year prison sentence, leaving her to face a nightmare that no one could prepare her for. Ann discusses how to survive the prison system and shares a glimpse into this frightening and rarely discussed world. She guides the reader through stages of incarceration that anyone enduring the imprisonment of a loved one experiences. Her honesty and practical advice will benefit anyone trying to understand the confusing world of America’s prison system.

This book is a must read for inmates, their spouses and family members, attorneys, employees of correctional institutions, law enforcement officials, clergy, prison chaplains and caring people that span the globe.

Ann Edenfield is Executive Director of Wings Ministry, a ministry to families of inmates.