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Solitary: A Biography (National Book Award Finalist; Pulitzer Prize Finalist),Used
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Praise for Solitary:FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE IN GENERAL NONFICTIONFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN NONFICTIONNamed One of Barack Obamas Favorite Books of 2019Winner of the Stowe PrizeNamed the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Book of the YearNamed a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, Publishers Weekly, BookBrowse, and Literary HubWinner of the BookBrowse Award for Best Debut of 2019A New York Times Book Review Editors ChoiceAn uncommonly powerful memoir about four decades in confinement . . . A profound book about friendship . . . Woodfox reminds us, in Solitary, of the tens of thousands of men, women, and children in solitary confinement in the United States. This is torture of a modern variety. If the ending of this book does not leave you with tears pooling down in your clavicles, you are a stronger person than I am. More lasting is Woodfoxs conviction that the American justice system is in dire need of reform.Dwight Garner, New York TimesA candid, heartbreaking, and infuriating chronicle . . . as well as a personal narrative that shows how institutionalized racism festered at the core of our judicial system and in the countrys prisons . . . Its impossible to read Solitary and not feel anger . . . A timely memoir of that experience that should be required reading in the age of the Black Lives Matter movement. Its also a story of conviction and humanity that shows some spirits are unbreakable.NPRHeartrending . . . Solitary is Woodfoxs pointillist account of an already boxedin childhood and adolescence in the streets of New Orleansby his own admission, an existence marked by ignorance and devoted to petty and increasingly serious crimeand the near entirety of an intellectually and spiritually expansive adulthood spent in one of the most brutal prisons in the country (and therefore the world) . . . Some of the most touching writing on platonic male friendship I have every encountered . . . We must imagine Sisyphus happy, Camus famously wrote, and such a prompt is the ennobling virtue at the core of Solitary. It lifts the book above mere advocacy or even memoir and places it in the realm of stoic philosophy.Thomas Chatterton Williams, New York Times Book ReviewWrenching, sometimes numbing, sometimes almost physically painful to read. You want to turn away, put the book down: Enough, no more! But you cant, because after fortyplus years, the very least we owe Woodfox is attention to his story . . . [Solitarys] moral power is so overwhelming . . . Solitary should make every reader writhe with shame and ask: What am I going to do to help change this?Washington PostSolitary is evidence of Woodfoxs extraordinary mental resilience in the face of relentless state cruelty. The pacing is brisk, with brief stops to reflect on the United States mass incarceration of black people, Woodfoxs black identity, and his personal philosophy, much of it centered on the Black Panther Partys 10Point Program. Woven together, these strands form an indictment of the U.S. criminal justice system that should be read for generations.Globe and MailWe have had the opportunity to read a new book called Solitary by Albert Woodfox. Anyone who believes in capital punishment should read it . . . We should consider the story of Albert Woodfox. How can you call for the death penalty when you know an innocent man could be in the gallows? Is that risk civilized society can take? Not here, not now. Not ever again.Art Cullen, Storm Lake Times[Woodfoxs] incredible story is necessary reading, not only to understand our era of mass incarceration, but the entire history of the judicial system in America.Town & CountryIn this devastating, superb memoir, Woodfox reflects on his decades inside the Louisiana prison system . . . The book is a stunning indictment of a judicial system not concerned with innocence or justice, and a crushing account of the inhumanity of solitary confinement. This breathtaking, brutal, and intelligent book will move and inspire readers.Publishers Weekly (starred review)In beautifully poetic language that starkly contrasts the world hes describing, Woodfox awes and inspires. He illustrates the power of the human spirit, while illuminated the dire need for prison reform in the United States. Solitary is a beautiful blend of passion, terror, and hope that everyone needs to experience.Shelf Awareness (starred review)A man who spent four decades in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit tells his shocking story . . . Woodfox explains how he overcame [brutal conditions] despite relentless despair . . . An important story for these times . . . An astonishing true saga of incarceration that would have surely faced rejection if submitted as a novel on the grounds that it could never happen in real life.Kirkus ReviewsSolitary is an astounding story and makes clear the inhumanity of solitary confineme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Solitary: A Biography'? A: 'Solitary: A Biography' explores themes of resilience, institutional racism, and the inhumanity of solitary confinement, based on Albert Woodfox's personal experiences during his four decades in confinement.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Solitary'? A: The author of 'Solitary' is Albert Woodfox, who shares his life story and the injustices he faced within the American prison system.
- Q: Is 'Solitary' suitable for readers interested in social justice? A: Yes, 'Solitary' is highly recommended for readers interested in social justice, as it provides a profound critique of the U.S. criminal justice system and highlights the need for reform.
- Q: What are some accolades received by 'Solitary'? A: 'Solitary' has received numerous accolades, including being a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and it was named one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2019.
- Q: How long is 'Solitary: A Biography'? A: 'Solitary: A Biography' is 448 pages long.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Solitary' have? A: 'Solitary: A Biography' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Solitary' published? A: 'Solitary: A Biography' was published on December 3, 2019.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Solitary'? A: Readers can expect a beautifully poetic writing style that contrasts the harsh realities of confinement, enhancing the emotional impact of Woodfox's story.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'Solitary'? A: 'Solitary' appeals to a wide audience, including readers interested in memoirs, social justice, and the history of mass incarceration in America.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Solitary'? A: The title 'Solitary' signifies both the physical isolation experienced by Woodfox during his imprisonment and the broader implications of solitary confinement on human dignity and justice.