Albert Woodfox

About the Author

Albert Woodfox is a resilient survivor and advocate whose life story embodies the unyielding human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. Born in 1947 in New Orleans, Woodfox endured over four decades in solitary confinement, the longest period of its kind in American history, following a wrongful conviction as one of the Angola Three. Through his writings, he chronicles the psychological toll of isolation, the fight for justice, and the power of resistance against systemic oppression. Released in 2016 after 43 years behind bars, Woodfox has since become a prominent voice for prison reform and racial justice, inspiring readers worldwide with his message of hope and perseverance. His memoir Solitary stands as a testament to his extraordinary journey from incarceration to freedom.