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| Walker's memoir recalls famous walk, time as gov, prison life |
| By Chicago Sun-Times |
| Published: 06/08/2007 |
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CHICAGO, IL - Dan Walker is almost certainly the only former Illinois governor whose memoir includes an eyewitness account of his prison cellmate being gang-raped. "That was a searing experience because you watch that, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it," Walker said. "Absolutely nothing. The [officers] would not interfere. You were helpless and hopeless watching that happen." Critics of the one-term Democratic governor -- and he still has his share -- will no doubt pounce on Walker's new autobiography, arguing about his portrayal of his many political battles or the spin he puts on events. But one point seems beyond dispute. No Illinois governor has written about his life in such revealing, personal and painful detail. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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