Piper Kerman
Author of 'Orange Is the New Black'
Born
September 28th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and memoirist, she wrote 'Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison', which chronicles her experiences in a federal correctional facility. The memoir highlights the realities of prison life and issues within the American penal system. The book was adapted into a popular Netflix series, bringing attention to topics such as mass incarceration and women's issues in the justice system.
Authored 'Orange Is the New Black'
Inspired the Netflix series of the same name
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