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Lazarus and the Hurricane ~ The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Bookseller Information
- Bookseller: Book Quest
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- Seller Inventory #: 31128
Bibliographic Details
Book Description
NY: St. Martin's Griffin. VG+. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0312253974 . Published @$14.95; This remarkable true story begins in a Brooklyn ghetto when a group of Canadians meets Lesra (Lazarus) , an illiterate black teenager who wins their hearts. They end up bringing him to Toronto to help with his education, and while learning to read, Lesra finds a copy of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter's The Sixteenth Round. ; 1 x 9.1 x 6.1 Inches; 384 pages .
Book summary
This story of the celebrated Rubin "Hurricane" Carter case is told from the point of view of the members of the Canadian commune that worked strenuously, and successfully, for his release. Carter's story became the basis for the film THE HURRICANE, starring Denzel Washington.
Publisher Notes
This remarkable story begins in a Brooklyn ghetto when Sam Chaiton and Terry Swinton, along with Lisa Peters--another member of their extraordinary group--happen upon Lazarus (Lesra) Martin, an engaging but illiterate teenager who needed a chance to succeed. After striking up an unlikely friendship, they bring the young man to Toronto where they proceed to teach him basic educational skills. When Lazarus comes across a used copy of Carter's memoir, THE SIXTEENTH ROUND, he begins a long distance friendship with the imprisoned boxer. Lazarus, accompanied by Sam, Terry, and Lisa, meet Carter in prison--which proves to be the most stirring and fateful event in their lives. Inspired by Carter's determination, they take up his cause and wage an eight-year struggle against a brutal system obsessed with keeping Carter behind bars at all costs.
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