Episode 14- The Person Behind the Call From Death Row with Tessie Castillo and Lyle May and a Shout Out from Veronica Porras!Episode 14- The Person Behind the Call From Death Row with Tessie Castillo and Lyle May and a Shout Out from Veronica Porras!
Choose Your Struggle
An interview with Author Tessie Castillo and Death Row writer Lyle May. Stick around after the interview for the Good Egg and Choose Your Card. Buy Tessie's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Letters-Voices-Death-Row/dp/1684334446 and learn more at
49:31•22 May 2020
Humanity Behind Bars: Tessie Castillo and Lyle May on Death Row Realities
“The thing that everybody should remember is that people in prison are human beings.”
Imagine facing the daily reality of death row. In this eye-opening episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', host Jay Shifman sits down with author Tessie Castillo and death row writer Lyle May to shed light on the often overlooked humanity of those behind bars. Tessie, known for her book 'Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row', shares stories penned by inmates themselves, revealing the raw emotions and untold struggles they endure.
Lyle, who has lived this reality, opens up about the mental health challenges and the power of vulnerability within prison walls. They also touch on the transformative power of education and the uphill battle of bringing writing classes to incarcerated individuals. This conversation is both heart-wrenching and enlightening, urging listeners to reconsider their views on the criminal justice system.
If you’ve ever wondered what life is truly like on death row, this episode offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those society often forgets.
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