Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472 by Carter Rubin 'Hurric

Description: Sixteenth Round by Carter Rubin 'Hurricane' Previously published: New York: Viking, 1974. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was riding a wave of success. The survivor of a difficult childhood and youth, he rose to become a top contender for the middleweight boxing crown. But his career crashed to a halt on May 26, 1967, when he and another man were found guilty of the murder of three white people in a New Jersey bar and sentences to three consecutive life terms. Author Biography Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was released from prison in 1988. Former chair and CEO of Canadas Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted and, since 2005, CEO of Innocence International, Dr. Carter is the author of Eye of the Hurricane: My Path from Darkness to Freedom. His life has been the subject of three books and a major motion picture, The Hurricane,starring Denzel Washington.The recipient of honorary doctor of law degrees from Griffith University, Australia, and York University, Toronto. Review "A document of life lived in the center of hell." --Sports Illustrated"When they come to list the greatest boxers, Hurricans name isnt likely to pop up in the Top 10. But when they come to list the greatest figures of the 20th century, hell be alone at the peak." -- Boston Globe"A shocking, savage and brilliant indictment of racial injustice and the inhumanity of the prison." -- Globe and Mail"Carters scorching and poetic autobiography." -- Toronto Sun Long Description Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was riding a wave of success. The survivor of a difficult childhood and youth, he rose to become a top contender for the middleweight boxing crown. But his career crashed to a halt on May 26, 1967, when he and another man were found guilty of the murder of three white people in a New Jersey bar and sentences to three consecutive life terms. Review Quote "When they come to list the greatest boxers, Hurricans name isnt likely to pop up in the Top 10. But when they come to list the greatest figures of the 20th century, hell be alone at the peak." Details ISBN1569765677 Year 2011 ISBN-10 1569765677 ISBN-13 9781569765678 Media Book Publication Date 2011-04-01 Short Title 16TH ROUND Pages 339 Language English Subtitle From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472 NZ Release Date 2011-04-01 UK Release Date 2011-04-01 Format Paperback Author Carter Rubin Hurricane DEWEY 796.83092 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Audience General AU Release Date 2011-06-08 Publisher Chicago Review Press Imprint Chicago Review Press Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2011-04-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136556585;

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