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The autobiography of leon whitey thompson by leon thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The only way he could survive was to steal food from stores. 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. Leon whitey thompson is the author of last train to alcatraz 3. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson book details. San francisco leon alcatraz prison, sample of essays. 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 man s struggle to change his whole life and basically turn right side up. From 1958 to 1962, whitey thompson was one of alcatrazs last inmates, released four months before the. Last train to alcatraz by leon whitey thompson website.

See all books authored by helen thompson, including the big texas steakhouse cookbook, and milagros. I bought two of his books and this is him signing in person. Select this result to view leon thompson s phone number, address, and more. 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. Dave and helen alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson signs my book. Join facebook to connect with leon thompson and others you may know. Photographic glossy hardback, spine in perfect condition and book in perfect condition thoughout. Tjp has 230 books on goodreads, and recently added last train to alcatraz. Jun 07, 2005 i wish to pass my belated sorrow for leon whitey and his wife.

Alcatraz merrygoround is a great sequel to rock hard. 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. 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. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate by leon w. Thompson spent the years 19581962 in the notorious alcatraz prison in san francisco bay, and his book offers some interesting alcatraz tales. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He died on june 7, 2005 in fiddletown, california, usa. Leon whitey thompson was born on january 23, 1923 in connecticut, usa. Helen thompson books list of books by author helen thompson. A large portion of the book is dedicated to describing the routines of daily life in.

Thompsons memory by upgrading leons public record with words and pictures, signing leons memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. Last train to alcatraz signed by leon whitey thompson 1995. 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. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Leon thompson wrote of alcatraz san francisco restaurants. However, the book also tells thompsons entire life story, and despite the 70yearold authors grit, the thirdperson narrative is burdened by excessive detail. Autobiography of former alcatraz inmate leon whitey. 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. Autobiography of former alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson by leon whitney thompson, eric tobias editor online at alibris. Helen p thompson the autobiography of leon whitey thompson former alcatraz inmatecover.

Buy last train to alcatraz 8th by thompson, leon whitey isbn. Alcatraz, by leon whitey thompson, signed by author. However, the book also tells thompsons entire life story, and despite the 70year old authors grit, the thirdperson narrative is burdened by excessive detail. 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. 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 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This autobiography of a former alcatraz inmate is a harrowing, brutally honest account of one mans years on the rock. 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. Leon whitey thompson, an alcatraz convict who became an author, lecturer on. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate 8th print edition by leon thompson, helen thompson 1998 hardcover. May 10, 2016 dave and helen alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson signs my book david clifford.

The autobiography of a former alcatraz inmate leon. Dave and helen alcatraz inmate leon whitey thompson signs. This is a good book for someone who read true crime and or prison stories. Tight clean and square, signed by leon whitey thompson on ffep. 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. Thompson, who suffered from congestive heart failure, was 82. Featuring interviews with former alcatraz convicts james quillen az586, morton sobell az996, leon whitey thompson az. Last train to alcatraz the autobiography of leon whitey thompson former alcatraz inmate. On alcatraz island, the big prison, we met a former inmate leon whitey thompson. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, a former alcatraz inmate. Leon thompson born 1986 is an irish gaelic footballer. To anyone who thought rock hard was a good book, you should without a doubt read alcatraz merrygoround.

A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Leon whitey thompson author of last train to alcatraz. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate. As he grew up this stealing attitude kind of grew on him as he started out robbing candy.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This autobiography of a former alcatraz inmate is a harrowing. 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. To better put his time and personality changes there in a clear perspective, thompson also tells of his tortured childhood at the hands of an abusive alcoholic father and the criminal exploits it led him to and which subsequently got him into prison. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson, former alcatraz inmate by leon thompson. The autobiography of leon whitey thompson former alcatraz inmatecover. 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. Leon warren whitey thompson 19232005 find a grave memorial.