{"product_id":"9780141962702","title":"The Governor","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn his talks to communities throughout the length and breath of Ireland, John Lonergan finds himself coming back to one theme: the importance of kindness. It is an unexpected theme for the former boss of Ireland's biggest and toughest prison, Mountjoy, but then John Lonergan is an unusual man. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn entered the prison service in 1968 and in the years that followed, as he saw human nature at its worst - and often, unexpectedly, at its best - he developed a deep understanding both of human nature and of Irish society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, after 42 years in the service, 26 of them as the most senior prison officer in the country, John tells his fascinating life story - from his idyllic childhood in rural Tipperary, to coming face to face with the ugliest face of Irish life, to grappling with the politics of working in a service that was the plaything of officials and politicians. His description of life in the prison service is not only a gripping account of humanity at its rawest, but also an invaluable primer for anyone in top level management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevealing, surprising and inspiring The Governor gives a unique insight into modern Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108752965872,"sku":"9780141962702","price":11.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780141962702_p0.jpg?v=1763656380","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780141962702","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}