Surviving Camp Inca: A life changing prison experience

In 1995, Julienne Burleson is just a naive Southern California girl living a carefree life of fun in the sun. All of that changes, however, when an acquaintance invites her to Ecuador and asks her to bring back some artwork-artwork that, unbeknownst to Julienne, is filled with cocaine. Thus begins Julienne's multiyear ordeal in the Ecuadorian prison system. Chronicling her harrowing journey in vivid detail, Julienne describes what life is like in a third world prison. Yet despite the cruel conditions, Julienne manages to find light, hope, and even forgiveness in the darkest of places. How can some people live through such an experience without letting prison destroy their minds, while others crumble and are ruined for the rest of their lives? Find out in this inspiring memoir and discover how Julienne refuses to let this horrific experience define her. is a heartrending story with a powerful message: no matter what you've been through in your life, it possible to move past it and become a better person.