In a stunning work of insight and hope, new york times bestselling author wally lamb once again reveals his unmatched talent for finding humanity in the lost and. Nprs michele norris talks with wally lamb, editor of couldnt keep it to myself. Most were sexually, physically, or mentally abused, and came from. The book contains personal stories written by the inmates dealing with their lives. Any book that can give voice to the voiceless should be celebrated. Couldnt keep it to myself is a true testament to the process of finding oneself. In a stunning work of insight and hope, new york times. Couldnt keep it to myself is a true testament to the process of finding oneself and working toward a better day.
But the story of how this critically acclaimed book came. In his moving introduction, lamb describes the incredible journey of expression and selfawareness the women took through their writing and shares how they challenged him as a teacher and as a. The first chapter is written by wally lamb, and it provides the background information for the book. Sign up for bookperkdaily bookish finds, fantastic deals, giveaways, and more. Wally lamb and the women of york correctional institution testimonies from our imprisoned sisters, is. Testimonies from our imprisoned sisters, published by regan books. No one feels this more strongly than wally lamb, editor of couldnt keep it to myself, a collection of stories by 11 women imprisoned in the york correctional institution in connecticut. Couldt keep it to myself is a story of a womans soulful journey told through a collection of poems and original artful illustrations, written through various stages of selfdiscovery. Wally lamb is the author of five new york times bestselling novels.
Testimonies from our imprisoned sisters by wally lamb, nancy whiteley, tabitha rowley. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Shes come undone, i know this much is true, the hour i first believed, wishin and hopin, and we are water. Wally lamb, author, women of the york correctional instituti, joint. Wally lamb discussed his book, couldnt keep it to myself. The second home by christina clancy a surefooted ode to the strength of family, the depth of loss, and the power of forgiveness. Through each stage, she is lead by the unstoppable question, whats in a name. Testimonies from our imprisoned sisters is a collection of. For several years, wally lamb taught writing skills to inmates at the york correctional institution, a womens prison in niantic, connecticut. No one feels this more strongly than wally lamb, editor of couldnt keep it to myself. Testimonies from our imprisoned sisters is a collection of autobiographies by the inmates of the york correctional institution. Wally lamb and the women of york correctional institution. In his moving introduction, lamb describes the incredible journey of expression and selfawareness the women took through their writing and shares how they challenged him as a teacher and as a fellow author. Couldnt keep it to myself by wally lamb, nancy whiteley, tabitha rowley, nancy birkla, robin cullen, diane bartholomew, dale griffith, brenda medina wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
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