THE
OTHER SIDE
of the V.
One man’s journey through the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Written by Perry Robinson inside federal custody, this raw, honest, and darkly humorous account explores identity, resilience, and what it means to remain human when the system reduces you to a number.
About The Author
Perry Robinson
Perry Robinson resides in the Pacific Northwest, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong traveler through some of life’s rougher roads. These days, he shares his world with two dogs, a bicycle, a camera, and a lifetime of stories.
Perry wrote much of this manuscript in 2026 while in federal custody with the Bureau of Prisons. With little more than time, memory, and a need to put his thoughts on paper, he turned an unlikely place into a writer’s workshop. The result is a story shaped by experience rather than theory—by mistakes and consequences.
Perry has spent much of his life believing that people are more than the worst thing they have ever done. He was a founder and proud member of the Inside Circle at Folsom Prison and later became involved with the Boys to Men Mentoring Network in San Diego, experiences that deepened his belief in accountability, brotherhood, and the power of honest conversation.
When he’s not writing, Perry rides his bicycle through the scenic Pacific Northwest. He writes short stories and essays, follows and analyzes the financial markets, and remains endlessly curious about the world around him.
But his proudest titles aren’t author, photographer, cyclist, or market watcher. They’re Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.
Perry’s life hasn’t followed a straight line. It has taken some hard turns, crossed some rough terrain, and left its share of scars. He writes from that road—not as someone who has figured everything out, but as someone who has lived enough to know that every story has another chapter.
Memoir, True Story, Criminal Justice, Prison Life
About this Book
Step inside the U.S. federal prison system through one man's unfiltered story of incarceration, personal reckoning, and survival. In The Other Side of the V., Perry Robinson combines raw honesty, dark humor, and deeply human reflection to expose the realities of prison life and challenge society's perceptions of those caught in the criminal justice system.
A powerful, thought-provoking memoir about accountability, dignity, and the human experience behind prison walls.
The Other Side of the V.
October 9, 2026
The Other Side of the V. is a raw, honest, and thought-provoking account of one man's journey through the United States federal prison system. Perry Robinson shares his experiences of incarceration and explores the challenges of navigating a criminal justice system that can strip people of their dignity and identity.
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