Shakespeare Saved My Life

In this profound illustration of the enduring lessons of Shakespeare through the 10-year relationship between Bates and a prisoner, an amazing testament to the power of literature emerges. It is a starkly engaging tale. n nShakespeare Saved My Life touches on the search for meaning in life, the struggles that complicate the path to triumph and the salvation that can be found in literature's great works ... An inspiring account.--Shelf Awarenessn nA female professor, a super maximum security prisoner, and how Shakespeare saved them bothn n Shakespeare professor and prison volunteer Laura Bates thought she had seen it all. That is, until she decided to teach Shakespeare in a place the bard had never been before -- supermax solitary confinement. n nIn this unwelcoming place, surrounded by inmates known as the worst of the worst, is Larry Newton. A convicted murderer with several escape attempts under his belt and a brilliantly agile mind on his shoulders, Larry was trying to break out of prison at the same time Laura was fighting to get her program started behind bars. n nWhat reviewers are saying about Shakespeare Saved My Lifen nYou don't have to be a William Shakespeare fan, a prisoner, or a prison reformer to appreciate this uplifting book. Shakespeare Saved My Life also reveals many important truths ... about the meaning of empathy in our dealings with others--Finger Lake Timesn nShakespeare Saved My Life touches on the search for meaning in life, the struggles that complicate the path to triumph and the salvation that can be found in literature's great works ... An inspiring account.--Shelf Awarenessn nOpening the mind's prison proves enormously gratifying, not to mention effective ... brave, groundbreaking work--Publishers Weeklyn nAn eye-opening study reiterating the perennial power of books, self-discipline, and the Bard of Avon.--Kirkusn nA powerful testament to how Shakespeare continues to speak to contemporary readers in all sorts of circumstances.--Booklistn