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Featuring interviews with former alcatraz convicts james quillen az586, morton sobell az996, leon whitey thompson az. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson book details. From 1958 to 1962, whitey thompson was one of alcatrazs last inmates, released four months before the. I am just completeing the reading of last train to alcatraz and wanted to pass my thanks for whitey and his wife for putting that book together so well, it is such a hard book to leave. Photographic glossy hardback, spine in perfect condition and book in perfect condition thoughout.

Autobiography of former alcatraz inmate leon whitey. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate by leon w. Alcatraz, by leon whitey thompson, signed by author edition paperback 1987 by leon whitey thompson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The author recounts his experiences in prison, and later working with young offenders at the california youth authority. This book is whiteys highly personal history of his early life and his years on alcatraz. Last train to alcatraz by leon whitey thompson was a book about a mans struggle to change his whole life and basically turn right side up. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The only way he could survive was to steal food from stores. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.

The autobiography of leon whitey thompson former alcatraz inmatecover. Leon thompson wrote of alcatraz san francisco restaurants. Leon whitey thompson, an alcatraz convict who became an author, lecturer on. Autobiography of former alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson by thompson, leon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He died on june 7, 2005 in fiddletown, california, usa. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Get the best deals on true crime hardcover signed books when you shop the. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate leon thompson, helen thompson on. Leon whitey thompson, an alcatraz convict who became an author, lecturer on crime and a celebrity on the rock, died on june 7 at his home in the gold country. See all books authored by helen thompson, including the big texas steakhouse cookbook, and milagros. Tjp has 230 books on goodreads, and recently added last train to alcatraz. Jun 07, 2005 leon whitey thompson was an alcatraz convict who overcame his past to become an author, lecturer on crime and a celebrity on the rock, giving book signings for the thousands of tourists who visited daily. Leon whitey thompson was an alcatraz convict who overcame his past to become an author, lecturer on crime and a celebrity on the rock, giving book signings for the thousands of tourists who visited daily.

Leon warren whitey thompson 19232005 find a grave memorial. Leon whitey thompson was born on january 23, 1923 in connecticut, usa. Autobiography of former alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson by leon whitney thompson, eric tobias editor online at alibris. May 10, 2016 dave and helen alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson signs my book david clifford. He plays with naomh conaill and has been involved with the donegal senior intercounty team thompson played in the final of the 2005 donegal senior football championship as naomh conaill won their first ever title. Leon whitey thompson is the author of last train to alcatraz 3. Alcatraz, by leon whitey thompson, signed by author. Leon thompson born 1986 is an irish gaelic footballer. A large portion of the book is dedicated to describing the routines of daily life in. Leon whitey thompson shares his experiences serving time in what is undoubtedly one of americas most infamous prisons, alcatraz aka the rock. Thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Last train to alcatraz by leon whitey thompson was a book about a man s struggle to change his whole life and basically turn right side up.

The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate by. I bought two of his books and this is him signing in person. Last train to alcatraz by leon whitey thompson website. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.

May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. On alcatraz island, the big prison, we met a former inmate leon whitey thompson. Buy last train to alcatraz 8th by thompson, leon whitey isbn. However, the book also tells thompsons entire life. The third result is leon thompson age 50s in saint paul, mn in the eagan heights townhomes neighborhood. Authors note the writing of this book has been one of the biggest challenges of my life, for i never went past the sixth grade in school, and i received no. An essay or paper on the last train to alcatraz by leon whitey thompson. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises first day ted savarese allen whitman jamie lemoine sukie okane michael zelner leon whitey thompson the unfinished tattoo. Sep 29, 2014 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises first day ted savarese allen whitman jamie lemoine sukie okane michael zelner leon whitey thompson the unfinished tattoo.

Jun 16, 2005 leon whitey thompson, an alcatraz convict who became an author, lecturer on crime and a celebrity on the rock, died on june 7 at his home in the gold country. Leon whitey thompson author of last train to alcatraz. The autobiography of a former alcatraz inmate leon. To anyone who thought rock hard was a good book, you should without a doubt read alcatraz merrygoround. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises childhood ted savarese allen whitman jamie lemoine sukie okane michael zelner leon whitey thompson. As he grew up this stealing attitude kind of grew on him as he started out robbing candy.

This autobiography of a former alcatraz inmate is a harrowing, brutally honest account of one mans years on the rock. Dave and helen alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson signs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate 8th print edition by leon thompson, helen thompson 1998 hardcover. From 1958 to 1962, whitey thompson was one of alcatrazs last inmates, released four months before the prison was closed down as obsolete and inhumane. After the surprising epilogue in rock hard i felt like whitey left us hanging, but this books picks up right were rock hard left off. Alcatraz merrygoround is a great sequel to rock hard. Jun 07, 2005 i wish to pass my belated sorrow for leon whitey and his wife. Guards didnt take any chances at alcatraznot even with dead men, said leon whitey thompson, a softspoken retiree with bayblue eyes, a beard the color of unbleached cotton and a. Former inmate leon whitey thompson, who worked as a guide at alcatraz for many years and later visited it regularly before his death in 2005, believed that alcatraz island is haunted and has stated that he could feel it while he was incarcerated there.

Helen p thompson the autobiography of leon whitey thompson former alcatraz inmatecover. This is a good book for someone who read true crime and or prison stories. Leon started out as a poor kid living in a small city. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate. This autobiography of a former alcatraz inmate is a harrowing. San francisco leon alcatraz prison, sample of essays. Last train to alcatraz leon whitey thompson inmate prison. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson by leon thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thompson spent the years 19581962 in the notorious alcatraz prison in san francisco bay, and his book offers some interesting alcatraz tales. Dave and helen alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson signs my book. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, a former alcatraz inmate. Last train to alcatraz signed by leon whitey thompson 1995. Join facebook to connect with leon thompson and others you may know.