The ebullient musician, who plays a range of instruments including bass and violin, says he did not have much to be depressed about - but was unable to push dark thoughtsaway.
Although the books and audiovisual resources give inmates a general opportunity in any case to direct their thoughtsaway from the prison environment, the main value of the prison library is in providing its users with the option of further education and self-reflection, obtaining life skills and improving their reading skills.