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Ask Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts

2009 at 8am     Posted by Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Last week, I read and raved about Neil White’s memoir In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, which chronicles the year he spent at a prison that also served as America’s last leprosarium. During an email exchange, I mentioned that I’d like to have him write a guest post, then we decided it would be more fun to do a non-traditional interview and open up the floor to questions.

So, what do you want to know? 

There’s plenty to ask about—Neil was a successful publisher before he was convicted of bank fraud, he met some real characters during his time in prison, and the lessons he learned from a few of the leprosy patients are touching and unforgettable.

Whether you’ve read In the Sanctuary of Outcasts or not (if you haven’t, you can read a chapter here), your questions are welcome. So, ask away! I’ll keep the comments open for a week or so and will submit your questions to Neil for response.

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5 Responses to “Ask Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts”

  1. Staci on June 18th, 2009 9:37 am

    What was the first thought that you had when you realized that you were going to this facility to serve out your prison term? Had you heard of it before?

  2. The Sunday Salon 6.21.09 « The Book Lady’s Blog on June 21st, 2009 1:22 pm

    [...] Ask Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts [...]

  3. Gavin on June 21st, 2009 5:02 pm

    When you were released, what were the lessons you brought back with you?

    Was it difficult putting your life back together?

  4. BETTY WISNER on August 24th, 2010 3:07 pm

    WILL THIS COME OUT ON CD?

  5. Mary Hollis on August 27th, 2011 3:09 pm

    Mr. White – Your book came highly recommended to me by two Oxford residents – Kaye Bryant and Sue Gobert. I read the book and enjoyed it tremendously.
    I just finished reading Betty Martin’s book “Miracle at Carville,” which was published in 1950. I was wondering if you have read it?
    While visiting Kaye and Sue at Oxford last November, I browsed through your book “The Mississippians” which was prominently displayed on Kaye’s coffee table.
    Keep up the good work!
    Mary Hollis

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