Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter - Lightly Used

Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter

Authors: Sam Chaiton & Terry Swinton
ISBN / Code: 9780312253974 | 51495
Condition: Lightly Used

Lazarus and the Hurricane is a compelling true story chronicling the courageous effort to free middleweight boxing contender Rubin “Hurricane” Carter after he was wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in 1966. Written by Sam Chaiton and Terry Swinton, this edition offers an inside look at the years-long legal battle, the friendship between Carter and his young supporter Lesra Martin (whose first name inspired “Lazarus”), and the social and legal struggles at the heart of the case. PublishersWeekly.com+1

Told with insight and human depth, this book provides context to one of the most talked-about cases of injustice in modern American history — a story that later inspired the major motion picture The Hurricane. PublishersWeekly.com

Why You’ll Love This Book

• True nonfiction account of a significant legal and civil rights story

• Insight into the life and legal struggles of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter

• Written by those closely connected to the fight for his freedom

• A powerful story of justice, friendship, and perseverance

Book Details

• Authors: Sam Chaiton & Terry Swinton

• Format: Trade Paperback

• Genre: Nonfiction · Biography · True Crime

• Condition: Lightly used, gently read

Condition Notes

• Light shelf wear from normal use

• Clean, readable pages

• Covers and spine intact

• No major tears, stains, or writing

A striking addition to any nonfiction collection, perfect for readers interested in true crime, legal history, or influential modern biographies