Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter - Paperback
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Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter
This compelling biography chronicles the wrongful conviction and extraordinary fight for freedom of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, the black boxer whose case became one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in American legal history.
The Story of Injustice and Redemption
In 1967, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and John Artis were wrongly convicted of triple murder by an all-white jury in Paterson, New Jersey. Over the following decade, Carter methodically gathered evidence proving his innocence while garnering support from prominent figures including Bob Dylan and Muhammad Ali. Despite being freed in 1976 pending a new trial, Carter lost his appeal and returned to prison, leaving supporters stunned.
Isolated and bereft in his cell, Carter withdrew from human contact until receiving a letter from Lesra Martin, a teenager from a Brooklyn ghetto. This correspondence marked the beginning of Carter's tortuous journey back to both literal and spiritual freedom. Martin connected Carter with a group of Canadians who became instrumental in the legal battle that would ultimately secure his release.
A Journey Beyond Legal Freedom
While orchestrating his defense from prison, Carter embarked on a profound intellectual and spiritual journey. This transformation led him to a freedom that transcended any court ruling—a liberation of mind and spirit that no legal authority could grant or revoke.
James S. Hirsch is a former reporter for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He has authored ten books, including biographies of Willie Mays and Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, bringing his journalistic expertise to this meticulously researched account of Carter's life and legal battles.
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This biography examines wrongful conviction, racial injustice in the American criminal justice system, the death penalty debate, and the resilience of the human spirit. It documents Carter's case against the backdrop of 1960s civil rights struggles and the systemic racism embedded in New Jersey's legal system during that era.
Published by Mariner Books in paperback format, this account offers readers an intimate look at one man's refusal to be broken by injustice and his ultimate triumph over a system designed to silence him.
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