About the book
Rubin Carter is the Hurricane. A pistol shot in a bar room ruined his chances of becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But he did not fire the gun. Nineteen long years in prison, a massively high profile campaign to release him that failed, and the persistence of an unlikely supporter finally saw him free.
Editions of Hurricane
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781841151304
- EBook
- ISBN 9780007381593
Read an Excerpt
Rubin Carter is the Hurricane. A pistol shot in a bar room ruined his chances of becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But he did not fire the gun. Nineteen long years in prison, a massively high profile campaign to release him that failed, and the persistence of an unlikely supporter finally saw him free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurricane about?
Rubin Carter is the Hurricane. A pistol shot in a bar room ruined his chances of becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But he did not fire the gun. Nineteen long years in prison, a massively high profile campaign to release him that failed, and the persistence of an unlikely supporter finally saw him free.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hurricane?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: sport > Autobiography: sport
Where can I read a sample of Hurricane?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781841151304
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hurricane?
James S. Hirsch
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hurricane is available as paperback(ISBN 9781841151304) and ebook(ISBN 9780007381593)
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