51 pages 1 hour read

Albert Woodfox

Solitary

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Albert Woodfox's Solitary receives acclaim for its powerful, heartfelt narrative and compelling portrayal of resilience under extreme adversity. Critics highlight its insightful exploration of systemic injustice and human spirit. Some note its intense, graphic details may be overwhelming, but overall, it is lauded as a significant, eye-opening memoir.

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Who Should Read Solitary?

Readers who relish gripping memoirs and social justice themes will cherish Solitary by Albert Woodfox. Comparable to Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, it appeals to those intrigued by wrongful imprisonment, resilience, and human rights advocacy.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Incarceration
Race / Racism
Black Lives Matter
Genre
African American Literature
Biography
Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil