Review by Tony Espinoza
Review for Hollywood Book Review
”Haunting, captivating, and engaging, author William Tsung’s Dreaming in Chinese: Memoirs From a Taiwanese Prison is a must-read non-fiction book on prison reform and justice.”
Review by Grace Ruhara
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 star review) for Amazon -
”It is an eye-opening read that will leave you shocked and horrified at what goes on behind bars.”
Review by Grant Leishman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 star review) for Hollywood Books Review -
”Author William Tsung pulls no punches as he describes the sheer filth and hopelessness that pervades the prison system in Taiwan.”
Review by Pikasho Deka
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 star review) for Reader’s Favorite -
”William Tsung gives a thorough and unflinching account of his life in a Taiwanese prison. ”
Taiwan v Wizzo — the trial
I was taken into custody on January 22nd, 2016, the prosecutor had 2 months to formally charge me or I was going to be released. The prosecutor can ask for a 2 month extension which brings the total of up to 4 months they can detain me. I had my first court date on March 19th, 2016, two days before my 2 months was up. When in custody,
Locked up abroad - the setup
“It was all good just a week ago” — Jay-Z
I’m Taiwanese-American, born in upstate New York, and have lived in Monterey Park, CA most of my life. I moved to Taiwan at 29 and lived there for about 2 and half years. I went back to Los Angeles for a couple weddings in the Autumn/Winter of 2015. I flew back to Taiwan on
Taiwanese Prison Cellmates
“You only do 2 days, the day you come in and the day you come out” — Avon Barksdale
There doesn’t seem to be any method to the way they sort prisoners. Violent offenders are placed with
Article from Taipei Times 1/29/2016
One of the many articles that was written about my arrest in Taiwan.