The late Russian dissident writer and critic of the Soviet regime, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, was notoriously mistrustful of solicitous biographers quick to capitalize on his fame, but who fell short of understanding his motivations and the role faith played in his life. Solzhenitsyn closed the doors on many writers with one exception: a young Catholic author. Joseph Pearce's collection of personal interviews with Solzhenitsyn became the source for his acclaimed book, “Solzhenitsyn: A Soul in Exile”. Solzhenitsyn shared with Pearce his personal stories of the sufferings endured in the Gulags, his exile, published work, and more importantly, how the depth of his Christian faith fueled his hope for the life to come.