In The Prison of my Heart is a compelling work of fiction which reflects the everyday life in contemporary Nigerian society. The book paints a vivid picture of many social ills that is bedeviling us as a people. It explains the sufferings of the ordinary man and the false expectations of some of our youth. However, it encourages them to 'learn a trade' while engaging in their academic pursuits in other to become great citizens. In The Prison of my Heart also reminds political leaders that there is always a payback time for some of them that takes joy in abandoning their people after victory. Above all, the book teaches that immortal lesson that good will always triumph over evil! I n The Prison of my Heart is a compelling work of fiction which reflects the everyday life in contemporary Nigerian society. The book paints a vivid picture of many social ills that is bedeviling us as a people. It explains the sufferings of the ordinary man and the false expectations of some of our youth. However, it encourages them to 'learn a trade' while engaging in their academic pursuits in other to become great citizens. In The Prison of my Heart also reminds political leaders that there is always a payback time for some of them that takes joy in abandoning their people after victory. Above all, the book teaches that immortal lesson that good will always triumph over evil!