Hmm... Heard about this book on the radio and/or in a book review. Came across it In several bookstores in Oxford, MS and other places in the south. So I was looking forward to reading this intriguing story to learn more about life with leprosy --- I didn't know it still existed. So, I found the parts that featured the individuals who called Carville their home - those who had been segregated from society because of their illness to be quite compelling. And, I know that either author has thoughts of grandiosity, which is how he came to commit fraud, so I should have been prepared for his somewhat self-serving narrative, especially in the earlier parts of the book. He does aim for redemption by the end, so that part got easier. Overall, most interesting to learn about this hidden society rather than his role in it. But I coommend his eventual honesty and desire to do right. I hope he was able to be successful in that.

Sent out today as part of nonfiction VBB.

Thank you! I Look forward to reading it.

Loved, loved, loved this! A testament to humanity and the possibility of redemption. A commentary on the randomness of life; how people are brought together under unusual circumstances and lives are changed.

I never knew about Carville, but have always been interested in learning more about leprosy and its treatment (of the disease itself and the social treatment of sufferers).

I’m not particularly articulate this morning (more coffee needed), so suffice it to say that this was an enjoyable, inspiring, and eye-opening read.

Amazon:
The emotional, incredible true story of Neil White, a man who discovers the secret to happiness, leading a fulfilling life, and the importance of fatherhood in the most unlikely of places—the last leper colony in the continental United States.

Traveling in mrsjones' Many, Many Memoirs bookbox (replaced by Azuki).

Made it home in the bookbox. Can't wait to start reading it!

I thought this book started out strong. I like immersive journalism and was interested in reading about the author's crimes and what it was like living in a leprosarium. That desire was met about halfway through and I started losing interest. The rest of the book seemed self-serving instead of insightful. Interesting read, but also a little tedious.

Sending to dabercro as a wishlist tag. Enjoy!

Arrived in the mail today. Thanks for the tag and thanks for sending.

This was a quick and enjoyable read. Neil, who was sentenced to a low secutrity federal prison for bank fraud, writes about his experience. The prison shared the grounds and facility with a leprosarium. Even though the facility was divided, he did have interaction with some of the patients.

Added to my "Books I've Read and Journaled" bookbox.

Selected from dabercro's Books I've Read and Journaled bookbox.