In The Sanctuary of Outcasts
In The Sanctuary of Outcasts
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
In The Sanctuary of Outcasts
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009352
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Carville, Louisiana • 1990s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White is a memoir recounting his 18-month sentence in a minimum-security federal prison that shared grounds with a leprosy containment center in Carville, Louisiana. The book explores White's transformative experiences as he forms unexpected friendships with inmates and patients, navigating themes of loss, redemption, and the human spirit amidst his crumbling personal life. The memoir discusses topics related to disease and incarceration.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Emotional
Heartwarming
Challenging
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Review Roundup
In The Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White depicts his experiences in a minimum-security prison housed within a leper colony. The memoir offers a raw, transformative journey with well-drawn characters and introspective insights. Some readers find it overly sentimental, but it effectively captures human resilience and redemption, making it a compelling read.
Who Should Read In The Sanctuary of Outcasts?
In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White will captivate readers who appreciate transformative memoirs blending personal redemption with historical context. Fans of Jeannette Walls’s The Glass Castle or Piper Kerman’s Orange is the New Black will find White’s journey through incarceration and human connection deeply compelling.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Carville, Louisiana • 1990s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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