Beating Back (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Angell, Joseph Kinnicut

9781440032691: Beating Back (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1440032696 ISBN 13: 9781440032691

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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From Bars to Ballots pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life of crime, confinement, and public reform.

This firsthand memoir follows Alphonso Jennings from a troubled youth through prison walls and into a hard‑won public career. It offers a clear, unflinching view of a man who faced his past openly while shaping a new path in Oklahoma City and beyond. The book blends vivid prison memory with early political campaigning, journalism, and legal reform. It shows how personal history can fuel public courage, even as it tests loyalties and passions. You’ll meet the people who shaped this journey and see how a life once defined by crime can move toward accountability and influence.

Behind the bars: prison life, rivalries, and a dramatic riot that tests leadership and fairness.
Growing up amid Civil War era roots, migration, and a Southern pride that meets a changing North.
From editor’s chair to candidate: the work of turning private experience into public reform.
Themes of truth, redemption, and the costs of political courage in a changing state.

Ideal for readers of true crime and political memoirs who seek a resilient, candid account of rehabilitation and public service.

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Al Jennings was a lawyer, author, silent film actor, train robber, convict, and a politician who admitted he was a thief.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1440032696
ISBN 13: 9781440032691
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 381

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Al Jennings, Will Irwin

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the extraordinary life of a man who transformed from a lawyer upholding the law to a notorious outlaw defying it. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the untamed American West in the late 19th century, a period marked by societal transition and the clash between civilization and the remnants of the Wild West. The author meticulously traces the protagonist's journey, exploring the complexities of his character and the factors that shaped his destiny. From a childhood marked by conflict and a rebellious spirit, through his formative years as a cowboy on the open range, to his eventual descent into a life of crime, the book offers a profound examination of human nature and the choices we make. Themes of loyalty, vengeance, and the struggle for redemption are interwoven with vivid descriptions of life on the frontier, where justice was often swift and unforgiving. By delving into the psyche of this captivating figure, the book sheds light on a pivotal era in American history and the enduring conflict between individual freedom and the constraints of society. The protagonist's story serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of circumstance and the enduring human capacity for both good and evil. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440032691_0

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