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A review by tidoublegarrr
Solitary by Albert Woodfox
3.0
"Modern-day slavery is alive and well in America but it has taken on a different form—from the plantation to the prison. . . . A case in point are my two comrades—Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace who are now serving their 40th year in solitary confinement—and tens and thousands of others who have also been unjustly convicted but remain in prison in America in slavery."
This book was eye-opening account by Woodfox who spent 40 years in solitary after being framed for murder he didn't commit, most likely because he became a member of the Black Panther Party while in prison. The systemic racism in prisons is brought to light and the horrible and unjust conditions. It was heartbreaking. The first half of the book was much more engaging when he talks about his backstory and experiences in prison, but I had trouble getting through the second where he goes into the details of his legal battles and the timelines got convoluted (which is why I only give it 3 stars). I wish he would have gone more into his life back in society after his release. He's someone with an indomitable spirit, and I admire his will to spread his message and educate himself, educate others, and advocate for better prison conditions while he was incarcerated, and now that he's out.
This book was eye-opening account by Woodfox who spent 40 years in solitary after being framed for murder he didn't commit, most likely because he became a member of the Black Panther Party while in prison. The systemic racism in prisons is brought to light and the horrible and unjust conditions. It was heartbreaking. The first half of the book was much more engaging when he talks about his backstory and experiences in prison, but I had trouble getting through the second where he goes into the details of his legal battles and the timelines got convoluted (which is why I only give it 3 stars). I wish he would have gone more into his life back in society after his release. He's someone with an indomitable spirit, and I admire his will to spread his message and educate himself, educate others, and advocate for better prison conditions while he was incarcerated, and now that he's out.