This is a well-written, entertaining and thought-provoking memoir about an entrepreneur and publisher whose ambition and ego lead him to a life of crime and deception. Neil White recounts how his actions caught up with him and landed him in a very unique prison. It was perhaps White's good fortune to be incarcerated at Louisiana's Carville complex where the prisoners share facilities with the country's last colony of lepers. With humor and humility White introduces the fascinating cast of characters who facilitate the process of his self-discovery and rehabilitation. In the end, the skeptical reader is still left wondering how much this very talented "spin" artist has really changed, and how much he is still playing to an audience.

White's memoir would make an excellent book club selection, as there is much to discuss within. A very enjoyable read!

Our Group had a mixed review some loved it and gave it 9 others a 5. We loved the information about Leprosy and wanted to know more about their lives. We wanted to understand more about the disease affecting them. Some felt the author did not really come around to see the other side and he still didn't think he did anything wrong. He always showed himself in the good light throughout the book. We felt we loved the stories with Ella and Link and made the book more interesting. We felt the author is not a writer but wanted to relief himself of his story.

Wonderful Non Fiction, well written. The humanity of the lepers and the prisoners was powerful and a reminder to us all that we are human beings to love. Loved the history of the lepers in this country and how they survive and breaking of the myths surrounding this disease.