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In this book, author Jeff Guinn, looks at the truth behind the headlines & the folk-myths about the notorious couple. Bonnie & Clyde - as usual the reality fails to live up to the 'glamorous' hype. They were certainly not master criminals, nearly everything they tried was either bungled or foiled due to bad luck & timing. Alongside a jail break (that Clyde got the credit for but didn't actually plan) & several bank hold-ups, (continued)

This was so well-researched. If it‘s not (it might already be), it should be the go-to book about the two of them. It was slow to read, but nonfiction often is. It was fascinating and I was interested all the way through. There were multiple confrontations and shootouts, so I did get a few confused toward the end, and some of the criminals who came and went from the “Barrow Gang” also got a bit confusing, but overall, this was really good.

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I haven‘t read this but I bought it awhile ago—possibly because of @britt_brooke ‘s review. It sounds compelling and I always see great reviews for Guinn.

Things are never as glamorous as the TV and movies make it out to be. The real story is so much more gritty.

This was a fascinating story. The author's research is so thorough and detailed, yet it kept my attention. I liked how he dove into their personal lives and how they became criminals. Their fierce loyalty to each other and their families (and some of their partners) is admirable. I found myself almost liking them.

Sound motherly advice: "It might be a good idea to stop falling in love with felons."

What a wild and gripping ride! Jeff Guinn is SO good at presenting minute details while keeping you utterly and completely rapt. The Barrow Gang was a truly awful rotating group of criminals, and yet, you almost find yourself pulling for them. It‘s an odd sensation. I knew only the obvious points going in. This was a fascinating read.

I highly recommend the audio; superb narration.

Bonnie & Clyde

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After listening to, and being insanely impressed by, The Road to Jonestown, I‘ve been wanting to try another of Guinn‘s books. So far, so good.

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A true accounting of the life of Bonnie and Clyde. The author dispels several myths created by newspapers and Hollywood and fleshes out the real people and the crimes they actually committed. I have always been fascinated with this era‘s gangsters.

Excellent book on the historic lives of Bonnie and Clyde. Jeff Guinn does a superb job researching the story to reveal the most accurate account possible. #Nonfiction2018 #LitsyReadingChallenge

American outlaws who tormented law officials but captured the hearts of the populace, their legend has grown since their demise in 1934. Part of the charm...a couple who robbed and stole and killed.

A few years ago, several books came out about the couple. This one received positive press. Love them or loathe them, they certainly garner attention 80 years later. #kisskissbangbang #TuneIntoNovember

Picked this up cheap on Audible. An eye opening history of Bonnie and Clyde, who were not the glamorous criminals of the movie, but two opportunistic criminals from poor backgrounds who gained a level of notoriety almost despite themselves. This book shows them wart and all, small, rather plain, yet vain; rather immature, robbers and murderers, but also a couple who loved each other and who were fiercely loyal to family and associates to the end.

This was the Audible deal of the day a while back and I was excited bc I had heard of it and wanted to read it. It was my #nonfiction pick for June. It was a bit longer than it needed to be; it's incredibly detailed. It dragged a bit in the middle. But as a history buff, I did enjoy learning about Bonnie and Clyde. I really didn't know more than the basics before. It was quite interesting. The narrator was 👍. #history #truecrime⭐⭐⭐⭐

Needed a couple things from the grocery so I got my cardio done today by walking to the store. It's a bit chilly for me (60s? Come on, it's summer!), but the sky was so beautiful. Great day for a walk. I'm on hour 12 of 16 learning all about Bonnie & Clyde. Audiobooks always make my walks more enjoyable. #nofilter #summerinwisconsin

It's finally hot enough for a beach day! I brought my Kindle, but ended up listening to this on audio for 3 hours while soaking up the sun. That was perfect bc I could enjoy the beautiful view (and people-watching!) and "read" at the same time. #lakemichigan

This finally arrived this morning! After watching American Experience: Bonnie and Clyde a few weeks ago, I was obsessed. Ordered a $1.50 used copy on Amazon, though from the looks of it it's brand new! Recognize the author? He just published THE ROAD TO JONESTOWN. #bookmail #bookhaul