From the moment they first cut a swathe of crime across 1930s America, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker have been glamorised in print, on screen and in legend. The reality of their brief and catastrophic lives is very different -- and far more fascinating. Combining exhaustive research with surprising, newly discovered material, author Jeff Guinn tells the real story of two youngsters from a filthy Dallas slum who fell in love and then willingly traded their lives for a brief interlude of excitement and, more important, fame. Thanks in great part to surviving relatives of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, who provided Guinn with access to never-before-published family documents and photographs, this book reveals the truth behind the myth, told with cinematic sweep and unprecedented insight by a master storyteller.

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered two of the worst figures in history, with the third book in this nonfiction series that focuses on the most despicable historical figures. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are possibly the most famous and most romanticized criminals in American history. When the police found photos of them posing with guns and goofing around, they became media darlings. However, their fame was short-lived, and their lives would end in a violent police ambush. Because the reality was very different. During their 1930s crime spree, the two young Texans and the rest of their gang lived a vicious life filled with narrow escapes, bungled robberies, injuries, and murders. And they weren’t the only gangsters operating at the time. Criminals like Al Capone, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, and “Ma” Barker grabbed their own share of headlines, but in the end it was Bonnie and Clyde who really captured the public’s imagination. A lot of that was because of Bonnie herself. The cute, blonde criminal was unique at the time. There is no question that their story continues to fascinate writers, musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers. But is that fascination justified? Or are we confusing the movie images with reality and ignoring the ugly truth of their story?

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Henry’s father, Henry, was a farmer in East Texas. He had two half-brothers, Ed and Jim, and a half-sister, Marie. He was completely illiterate, and spent his time dreaming of owning his own racehorse. #2 Henry’s son, Jim, would become a strict parent. He would make sure his son went to church and Sunday School regularly, as he believed that the difference between right and wrong was constantly being reminded of it. #3 Henry and Cumie’s marriage was not a smooth one. They had to move to Milam County, where they continued to grow cotton and produce babies. Henry was never going to be in a position to buy a farm of his own, but he still wanted to. #4 The Barrow family moved to Texas, and Cumie began to send her children to school. She saw to it that they were in class whenever possible, despite the difficult circumstances.

Volume contains: 236 NY 668 (People v. Becker) 236 NY 674 (People v. Freeney)