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Lazarus and the Hurricane
The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
by Sam Chaiton ; Terry Swinton
ISBN: 0312253974
ISBN-13: 9780312253974
Format: Paperback
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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.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 1999
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Pages: 344
Publisher's 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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Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam / Swinton, Terry
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Griffin / St. Martin's Press, 2000. Trade Paperback -- Very Good -- Clean and bright with only slightest of wear. 344 pages with index and section of photography.. ISBN: 0312253974. Trade Paperback. Very Good. TRIALS MURDER JUDICIAL ERROR LAW. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam; Swinton, Terry; Swinton, Terence
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Griffin, 1999. Spine lean, corner bumps, corner creases to the front cver and first 10 or 15 pages, reading crease rear cover, rear and front cover corners curl up some, and other moderate t heavy shopwear. . Edition Unstated. Trade Paperback. Good-/As issued No Jacket. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter
Chaiton, Sam & Terry Swinton
Chaiton, Sam & Terry Swinton., St. Martin's Griffin, 2000, c1999, 1st trade pb printing, illus. soft cover (trade paperback), near fine, 344 pp with appendices & index, B&W photographic illus., 8vo, ISBN: 0312253974, "Here comes the story of The Hurricane ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam; Swinton, Terry
St. Martin's Griffin. Paperback. 0312253974 Y37 ; Y37; 1 x 9.1 x 6.1 Inches; 384 pages; 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 <I>The Sixteenth Round</I>. It was a book destined to change Lesra's life forever, and the lives of his adopted family.<P> Rubin Carter, the subject of Bob Dylan's song "Hurricane," was a number one middleweight boxing contender who had been wrongfully imprisoned after a white jury found him guilty of the murder of three whites in 1966. A huge public outcry followed the publication of <I>The Sixteenth Round</I> in 1974, culminating in a retrial, which was a virtual reenactment of the original travesty, with Carter receiving the same triple life sentence.<P> Moved by Lesra's passion, his adopted Canadian family contacted Carter and reinvigorated the legal battle. The inspiring relationship that ensued forms the heart of <I>Lazarus and the Hurricane</I >--a riveting legal drama, fast-paced murder investigation, and above all, a moving account of hope, humanity, and the indomitability of the human spirit. . Fine. 2000. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane : The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter by Chaiton
Sam Chaiton; Terry Swinton
St. Martin, 1999-12. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback edition with only very very slight scuffing to cover, otherwise great condition. Our guarantee to you: Majority of orders are shipped within 24 hours, Email Notification always sent to buyer at shipment, Items graded fairly, Delivery Confirmation on most orders, Satisfaction Guaranteed!!! ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam and Swinton, Terry
NY: St. Martin's Griffin, 2000 337 pp. Fresh, never read. No markings. Two appendices, including a chronology of the case and the lyrics of Bob Dylan's ballad about the Hurricane. Two Canadians relate how a black teenager they adopted became motivated by Carter and fought for this release from prison. Book became the basis of a Universal Pictures film "The Hurricane." An inspiring story about perseverance.. 5th Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane ~ The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam & Terry Swinton
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 . ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane
Chaiton, Sam & Terry Swinton
NY USA: St. Martin's Griffin, 1999 Trade Paperback/Paper Wraps. VG, Minor Reading Wear. Illus. by Photos. Sm 4to - About 10" Tall. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane : The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam; Swinton, Terry
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Saint Martin's Press, LLC, 2000. The Torontonian authors adopted an illiterate black teen from Brooklyn, Lesra, and while learning to read, Lesra picked up boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter's book THE SIXTEENTH ROUND, detailing his unjust imprisonment. Lesra encouraged his adoptive family to seek out Carter in prison and reinvigorate his legal battles to win his freedom. 344 pages, index, appendices. Several pages of photographs. Covers lightly scuffed, else a clean, tight copy.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane
Chaiton, Sam & Swinton, Terry
St. Martin's Griffin, 1999.. Fine advance uncorrected proof in blue printed wraps.. F. Soft cover. ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane
Chaiton, Sam & Terry Swinton
New York: St. Martin's Griffin. As New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 2000. Paperback. 384 pages; 1 . ( more information)
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Lazarus and the Hurricane
Chaiton, Sam & Terry Swinton
New York: St. Martin's Griffin. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 2000. Paperback. 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches; 384 pages; 6 . ( more information)
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Chaiton, Sam; Swinton, Terry
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Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Chaiton, Sam; Swinton, Terry; Swinton, Terence
New York, New York, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Griffin, 2000. (1st paperback) Very large, heavy softcover, glossy with b/w photo of Carter in boxing ring on front wrapper, 344 pages plus brief biographical notes, praise at top back wrapper from Coretta Scott King. Mint copy.. First Thus. Soft Cover. Mint. ( more information)
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