| |  | Author: James S. Hirsch
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Media: Library Binding
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 358
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1435211944
Dewey Decimal Number: 364.1523092
EAN: 9781435211940
ASIN: 1435211944
Publication Date: June 26, 2008
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 Skip the movie, Read this Book March 2, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I read this book and then saw the movie. This is a familiar formula for disappointment. The book is much better and richer than the movie. The movie portrays Carter as some kind of saint, deeply-principled, who is railroaded by the justice system. As the book reveals, Carter was a deeply troubled individual during the 1960's. Carter was a very angry person who seemed to antagonize authority. He was also an alcoholic and had selfish, chauvanistic attitudes towards women. These traits are overlooked in the film. In fact, the movie shows Carter a suave, kind person. The filmmakers probably skipped these aspects of Carter because they wanted the viewers to like Carter and root for him. In reality, Carter didn't seem a likeable person.
HOWEVER, the fact that Carter was a troubled, angry person doesn't mean he's guilty of murder. Some people seem to invest their dislike of "hollywood justice" and the "cause celeb" aura surrounding this case, into convicting Carter for the murders. Don't confuse the issues. Carter was not a saint but he's still entitled to justice. Part of this book is the story of the unraveling of the prosecutor's case. As a federal district court found, the prosecutors withheld vital evidence from the defense - evidence which the defense was legally entitled to. The prosecutors also resorted to prejudice during the trial to persuade the jury of Carter's guilt. This is the so-called racial revenge theory advanced by the prosecution.
The other important and most fascinating part of the book is the transformation of the man. During his prison sentence, Carter transforms himself, with the help of others, from an angry, troubled individual to a much kinder and complete human being. The movie, by overlooking Carter's bad traits, robs the viewer of this incredible growth of one person.
My advice is to skip the movie and read this excellent book.
 Here comes the lie of the Hurricane August 28, 2003
7 out of 22 found this review helpful
Hurricane: Intriguing Hollywood story; oppression of the black man; total fricking lie. Rueben "Hurricane Carter" was a scum-bag, plain and simple. Granted, I too was intrigued by the movie which left with with an hunger for more knowledge on the subject. I buy this book. I read this book non-stop until I arrive at the part where the prosecutor handling one of his appeals tells Rueben that he will be set free, from prison, if he takes and passes a lie detector test. Rueben "Hurricane" Carter refuses this on principle! If i am innocent and i am offered release, from federal prison, upon satisfactory completion of a test, I would be falling over my feet trying to get there. But not the Hurricane, a life-long criminal refused a test based on 'principle'. I then turned to secondary sources to squish these evil thoughts i am having like "This story is a big fricking lie." I found myself at http://graphicwitness.com and staring at a mountain of inconsistencies. The afformentioned web-site is where all of this information comes from. RUEBEN "HURRICANE" CARTER WAS NEVER SET FREE BECAUSE OF NEW EVIDENCE, HE WAS SET FREE BECAUSE OF A PROCEDURAL ERROR. Ahh, i will not bore you with all of the other details that scumbag-Carter left out of his made for hollywood story. Feel free to go to this site.
He was robbed of Freedom but never lost his principles May 1, 2003
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Rubin Hurricane Carter is really one of my greatest idols. What he went through was a mixture of discrimination, racism and hate. He was robbed 22 years of his life for something he didnt do and was denied several appeals. This book displays Carter at his very best. Not only did Carter manage to find true love in a prison where he was filled with hate he also manages to have such inner strength that he was able to block out the prison from his mind and refused to co-operate with the so-called legal system. Through the time Rubin suffered in prison he began to stop training his body and began training his mind and read books by ghandi, malconX, nelson mandela and ouspensky. When Rubin was freed (with the help of a loyal canadian commune) he began living his life in peace and speaking out against wrongs. He now doesnt support boxing and believes its barbaric. Rubin was once said to never have a strip of fat without 10 layers of muscle around it. But now Rubin is even stronger then before. Using the saying "Mind over matter." This book isnt just for boxing fans as it goes far beyond boxing it speaks loud about discrimination, one man against the world, and about finding inner strength. This book tells a miraculous journey in the most full-filling way.
stormy life March 9, 2003
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
whether or not you believe him or like him, this well is very well written and a detailed account of the legal system he endured throughout his life. also the description of the supposed mind-controlling aspects of the canadiens he lived with is interesting and wasnt displayed in the movie at all. worth reading even if you saw denzel in the movie.
The best, Rubin inspires me! February 19, 2002
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Oh the hurricane inspired me, in everyway possible i may only be a 14 yr old girl! But he sure did do alot to me, it really touched me the warmth of the movie was awesome and he is just an inspiration! I knew he was innocent from day one! he looked innocent! And he's a great Role-Model for people. i feel bad enough for him doing 19yrs in jail for no reason, but that police officer, i think he knew what he was doing and had it planned! BUT i really dislike police. for ages, and now i do even more, they just get worse! And also, Denzel Washington. is the best actor in my mind, he's the best! Not to mention talented, and greatful. i'm glad there was a re-make of the Hurricane, and i'm glad Rubin let us watch it! It was the best movie and i have now seen it 8 times. 9 tomorrow. its just something i'm really into, and adore. I have bought "The miraculous journey of Rubin Carter" And almost finished its a great book, and the writer is awesome ... Rubin my heart goes with you for iternity! And you rule. :) And i love You! For everything, keeping me happy. talented, and seeing the other side to some stories that i have seen. including your Best selling movie " The Hurricane" You and denzel, are a B-I-G Inspiration to me!
Luv a real lot
-Your admire! :)
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