David Walker and Judy Sarkozy

Recorded July 21, 2023 Archived July 21, 2023 34:37 minutes
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Description

Judy Sarkozy [no age given] interviews friend and coworker David Walker [no age given] about his experience serving 33 years in prison, his work with her at Sarkozy Bakery, and his outlook on life.

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David Walker (DW) explains how he is proud to serve his community now after spending 33 years in prison.
Judy Sarkozy (JS) asks DW how he kept sane in prison.
DW explains how he went to prison when his daughter was four months old and did not get out until she was in her 30s.
DW details his long days working at Sarkozy Bakery and with a ministry.
DW says that if he could live his life over again, he would move to France and be a master baker. He talks about his journey having worked in a bakery in prison.
DW talks about losing his son to gun violence and reflects on the epidemic of parents burying their children.
DW reflects on how he spent his time during his prison sentence, focusing on the positive during that time.
DW talks about the culinary classes he took in prison.
DW remembers what life was like when he got out of prison.

Participants

  • David Walker
  • Judy Sarkozy

Recording Locations

Kalamazoo Public Library

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives

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