In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir ISBN 13: 9781741965476

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A remarkable story of a young man's loss of everything he deemed important, his imprisonment in a place that would terrify anyone, and his ultimate discovery that redemption can be taught by society's most dreaded outcasts. JOHN GRISHAMA wonderfully bizarre and entertaining memoir of jailhouse redemption--by turns hilarious, astonishing and, when all is said and done, deeply moving. JOHN BERENDT, AUTHOR OF MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVILNeil White was once was a man who lived by appearances - he owned the most expensive cars and biggest house, and worked at the glossiest magazines. But his bank balance couldn't keep up with his lifestyle, so he started kiting - illegally depositing and drawing cheques between his two accounts. He got caught and was sent to prison. But not to just any prison - he was taken to the one place on earth where appearances meant absolutely nothing: one of the last leper colonies in the world. The experience transformed him completely: the man who lived to impress became a man who could look beyond the surface of things in order to tap into the deeper, more important issues that run our lives: friendship, compassion, self-respect. Along the way he met some of the most unbelievable people on the planet, all of whom have their own poignant, painful, funny stories- the last chronicles of a community that's now all but disappeared, but still resonates. A journey which combines a slice of history with self-discovery, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts is both beautifully written and utterly compelling.

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Neil White was once a man who lived by appearances - he owned expensive cars and a big house and worked at glossy magazines. When his bank balance couldn't keep up with his lifestyle, he started kiting - illegally depositing and drawing cheques between his two accounts. He got caught and was sent to prison. The experience transformed him completely: the man who lived to impress became a man who could look beyond the surface of things in order to tap into the deeper, more important issues that run our lives. A journey which combines a slice of history with self-discovery, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts is both beautifully written and utterly compelling.
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"Vibrant and readable." -- Harper's Magazine

Vibrant and readable. --Harper's Magazine

"A moving story of growth and transformation. Among the lost, [White] found humility, beauty, courage--and himself. "--Dallas Morning News

"IN THE SANCTUARY OF OUTCASTS is more than a memoir. It's most importantly a testament to the patients at Carville and the life lessons they gave and White took."--Memphis Flyer

"An earnest chronicle written with equal parts enlightenment and atonement."--Kirkus Reviews

"White's memoir continues to surprise as it presents a witty, well-rendered narrative of redemption and enlightenment. Readers who enjoy clever, off-beat memoirs will devour this in one sitting."--Library Journal

"An impressively detailed and unsentimental memoir...funny and straightforward."--Memphis Commercial Appeal

"A remarkable story of a young man's loss of everything he deemed important, his imprisonment in a place that would terrify anyone, and his ultimate discovery that redemption can be taught by society's most dreaded outcasts."--John Grisham

"A meaningful look at the trajectory of one man's life and his chance to change its direction. Worth reading and discussing...a particularly intriguing choice for reading groups."--The Mississippi Episcopalian

"Vibrant and readable."--Harper's Magazine

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