Piper spent thirteen months in a danbury, connecticut, minimumsecurity prison beginning in 2004. Beverly cleary has sold more than 91 million books since her first book came out in 1950 and is a true pioneer in the field of childrens literature, named a library of congress living legend. Piper kerman biography, age, wife, net worth, book, young. Cleary wolters, the basis for an orange is the new black character. Reallife alex on oitnb feared show would ruin her life. The book was adjusted into the netflix unique parody dramatization arrangement orange is the new black. Cleary wolters, the basis for an orange is the new black character, will write a memoir the character of alex vause, portrayed by actress laura prepon on the show, is based on wolters. For orange is the new black fans, the romance between piper chapman and alex vause is the crux of the show. Fans nationwide have fallen in love with orange is the new black, the critically acclaimed and wildly. My year in a womens prison, upon which the series is based.
Cleary wolters, the real alex vause, shares her story for. Catherine cleary wolters in an interview with vanity fair, the exfelon broke her silence about. Wolters, too, struggled to rebuild a life and get off paper, was faced with the insurmountable challenge of figuring things out postprison and midforties. Catherine cleary wolters in an interview with vanity fair, the exfelon broke her silence about her relationship with piper kerman, the hit. We were the first to report on the real identity of the woman who inspired alex vause in the hit netflix series orange is the new black, and today vanity fair became the first news outlet to. Kerman took care of wolters s cats when she traveled and shared in her tales of adventure, or served as a shoulder to cry on, when she returned. Cleary wolter, inspiration for alex vause of orange is. What orange is the new blacks piper and alex really look. Cleary wolters, the basis for an orange is the new black.
Oitnbs real alex vause to publish memoir on life in. The reallife alex vause from the critically acclaimed, toprated netflix show orange is the new black tells her story in her own words for the first timea powerful, surprising memoir about crime and punishment, friendship and marriage, and a life caught in the ruinous drug trade and beyond. But in real life shes cleary wolters, a woman who had no idea her story and likeness would be depicted in a hit netflix series. Meet cleary wolters, daughter of anderson township, international drug smuggler, excon. In kermans book shes nora jansen and on screen shes alex vause, portrayed by laura prepon. Catherine cleary wolters is spilling what really went down in prison with piper cleary is the inspiration for alex vauses character on orange is the new black played by laura prepon and. It is admirable the work you are doing for the men and women who are incarcerated. But in real life shes cleary wolters, a woman who had no idea. Discount prices on books by cleary wolters, including titles like out of orange. Cleary wolters books list of books by cleary wolters. Cleary wolters writes about her experience in prison on the curtails of oitnb. In kermans memoir, wolters is given the pseudonym nora jansen, who is a marginal character in the book. Well, alexs character is based on a heroin dealer called catherine cleary wolters, who was allegedly working for a nigerian kingpin alongside piper played on the show by taylor schilling.
F ans of the netflix show orange is the new black can read piper kermans bestselling memoir of the same name to find out the reallife story of kermans time in prison. Now, cleary wolters, the real life alex vause from the show, tells her side of the story in a new book, out of orange. In a new memoir by catherine cleary wolters the reallife inspiration behind laura prepons character alex vause in netflixs prison drama phenomenon orange is the new blackits clear that. The show was based on wolterss exgirlfriend piper kermans memoir, in which wolters appeared under the name nora jansen. Kerman took care of wolters s cats when she traveled and shared in her tales of adventure, or served as a. Catherine cleary wolters is an author best known as the inspiration for the character alex vause in the netflix series orange is the new black. Its hard to believe one person could live all those lives, let alone survive them. Meet cleary wolters, daughter of anderson township, international drug smuggler, excon, and inspiration for a hot tv show. Kerman tempered her unflattering portrait of wolters in the book with. Piper elizabeth chapman is a fictional character played by taylor schilling and the protagonist of the netflix series orange is the new black. Author of out of orange, real life inspiration for the characters nora jansen book and alex vause netflix in piper kermans orange is the new black. Cleary wolters, the woman who inspired tv series orange is the new blacks character alex vause will publish a memoir recounting her time in prison. The reallife alex vause from the critically acclaimed, toprated netflix show orange is the new black tells her story in her own words for the first timea powerful, surprising memoir about crime and punishment, friendship and marriage, and a life caught in the ruinous drug trade and beyond fans nationwide have fallen in love with orange is the new black, the critically acclaimed and. Beverly cleary s books have earned her many prestigious awards.
Schilling was nominated for awards in both comedy and drama categories for this role. Piper eressea kerman born september 28, 1969 is an american author who was indicted in. Sam elliott and laura prepon are quietly effective in the. The character of alex vause is loosely based on catherine cleary wolters, exgirlfriend of piper kerman, the author of orange is the new black. One of the series most beloved relationships is between chapman and her former lover alex vause played by laura prepon. Theres a world of new ideas in every books newsletter. Explore books by cleary wolters with our selection at.
Cleary wolters was going about her everyday life when she saw a commercial for a new tv show that stopped her in her tracks. Wolters has also published her own memoir, out of orange. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. The reallife alex vause of orange is the new black is ready to tell her story. Piper kerman university of missouri book signing cropped. Fans nationwide have fallen in love with orange is the. Lynda wolters is signing copies of voices of cancer in co this week. In a statement released thursday to the associated press, the publisher said that wolters book would tell. She is based on piper kerman, author of the nonfiction book orange is the new black. Cleary wolters is the reallife inspiration for the character nora jansen in piper kermans memoir and alex vause in the netflix series orange. But the real alex vause, named catherine cleary wolters, says she and piper kerman weren. In actuality, kerman and wolters did not serve their prison.
The real life stories behind orange is the new black. Oitnbs reallife alex vause explains what really went. As everyone knows, the crazyaddictive netflix drama orange is the new black was inspired by a memoir of the same name by piper kerman, who winds up in prison after getting involved in a drugsmuggling ring with her girlfriend. Meet the real alex vause from orange is the new black. Cleary wolters tells her story in out of orange wvxu.
During her six years in a dublin, california prison for conspiracy to. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Cleary wolters speakers bureau and booking agent info. Cleary wolters the reallife alex vause from the critically acclaimed, toprated netflix show orange is the new black tells her story in her own words for the first timea powerful, surprising memoir about crime and punishment, friendship and marriage, and a life caught in the ruinous drug trade and beyond. If youre a fan of orange is the new black, the hit netflix series now in its third season, you will know back to front the story of piper, the uptown girl who ended up in a us prison for smuggling. Cleary wolters will be signing out of orange at josephbeth. In honor of her achievements, shes been named a living legend by the library of congress. Book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events.
Orange is the new black became a phenomenon the moment it hit netflix, but the real story behind the prison series is hardly discussed as much as the the lives of. But while the truelife wolters and the fictional vause played by laura prepon share a storyline, dont expect a physical. Author of out of orange, real life inspiration for the characters nora jansen book and alex vause netflix in piper. The real alex vause, cleary wolters, explains the truth. Cleary wolters is the reallife inspiration for the character nora jansen in piper kermans memoir and alex vause in the netflix series orange is.
It is interesting to watch the series after reading kerman and wolters books. Preceding this, the journal subtleties the occasions which happen because of piper kermans association with nora jansen catherine cleary wolters, all things considered, who is her previous companion, sweetheart and medication bootlegger. The scene showed a young blond woman hopping out of a van, wearing an orange prison uniform. A blur of words and images followed, including allusions to lesbian lovers, drug smuggling, and life behind bars. In 1993, kerman became romantically involved with catherine cleary wolters. Cleary wolters has a deal with harperone for the memoir out of orange, scheduled for may 2015.
In family scenes, director brett haley and cowriter marc basch dont plow any new dramatic ground. The reallife alex vause from the critically acclaimed, toprated netflix show orange is the new black tells her story in her own words for the first time a powerful, surprising memoir about crime and punishment, friendship and marriage, and a life cau. Three years ago, cleary wolters was an excon on parole who was just trying to keep her life together. Cleary wolters is the reallife inspiration for the character nora jansen in piper kermans memoir and alex vause in the netflix series orange is the new black. Reallife inspiration for the character nora jansenalex vause in piper kermans memoir orange is the new black. During her six years in a dublin, california prison for conspiracy to import heroin.
Wolters and kerman drank and went clubbing together. But cleary wolters, the reallife noraalex, recently released her own memoir, out of orange. The film stars elliott as an overthehill actor who was recently diagnosed with cancer. My year in a womens prison and an executive consultant on the series. Cleary wolters is the reallife inspiration for laura prepons character alex vause in the awardwinning netflix series orange is the new black and nora jansen in piper kermans bestselling memoir of the same name.
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