Just as Larry Newton, one of the most notorious inmates at Indiana Federal Prison, was trying to break out of jail, Dr. Laura Bates was trying to break in. Now, a decade later, her Shakespeare in Shackles program has been lauded by academics and prison communities alike. In this profound illustration of the enduring lessons of Shakespeare through the ten-year relationship of Bates and Newton, an amazing testament to the power of literature emerges. But it’s not just the prisoners who are transformed. It is a starkly engaging tale, one that will be embraced by anyone who has ever been changed by a book.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR AUTHOR LAURA BATES' VISIT ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2017.
She will be discussing her book, Shakespeare Saved My Life, at 10 am and 1 pm in the CCB - Multi-Purpose Room.