Where the Money Was: The Memoirs of a Bank Robber (Library of Larceny) [Paperback]

Willie Sutton (Author), Edward Linn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Library of Larceny | Publication Date: March 23, 2004

The Broadway Books Library of Larceny
Luc Sante, General Editor

For more than fifty years, Willie Sutton devoted his boundless energy and undoubted genius exclusively to two activities at which he became better than any man in history: breaking in and breaking out. The targets in the first instance were banks and in the second, prisons. Unarguably America’s most famous bank robber, Willie never injured a soul, but took on almost a hundred banks and departed three of America’s most escape-proof penitentiaries. This is the stuff of myth—rascally and cautionary by turns—yet true in every searing, diverting, and brilliantly recalled detail.

Editorial Reviews

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“A slam-bang story loaded with anecdotes and marvelous vignettes.” —United Press International

“Willie holds the undisputed title as the world’s most endearing bank robber . . . A lively, disarming memoir of a very gentlemanly rogue.” —Cosmopolitan

“The most famous bank robber since Jesse James . . . crafty, humorous, pragmatic, worldly-wise.” —The New Yorker

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The Broadway Books Library of LarcenyLuc Sante, General EditorFor more than fifty years, Willie Sutton devoted his boundless energy and undoubted genius exclusively to two activities at which he became better than any man in history: breaking in and breaking out. The targets in the first instance were banks and in the second, prisons. Unarguably America?s most famous bank robber, Willie never injured a soul, but took on almost a hundred banks and departed three of America?s most escape-proof penitentiaries. This is the stuff of myth?rascally and cautionary by turns?yet true in every searing, diverting, and brilliantly recalled detail.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (March 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767916328
• ISBN-13: 978-0767916325
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced Reading!, January 26, 2002

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Debbie J "Debbie" (Upstate, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Where the Money Was: The Memoirs of a Bank Robber (Hardcover)

This book makes you feel like you are side-by-side with Willie thru the planning, bank robberies, getaways, and even prison breaks. It is written in down-to-earth language and makes you feel like Willie is your buddy, and you are sitting there listening to him tell his story. Willie makes you feel like it was okay to rob the banks, and you find yourself rooting for him. It was amazing how his mind worked, so methodically planning breaking INTO the banks, and the same mindset is what helped him break OUT of prison.

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book., April 4, 2009

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Jose Lopez "Jose Lopez" (Miami,Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where the Money Was: The Memoirs of a Bank Robber (Library of Larceny) (Paperback)

Although I disagree with Mr.Sutton's Chosen Profession, I believe the man a genius. And sadly what other things he could have done.but I am not GOD to pass judgment on anyone. This book tells like it is, like it was For Willie.
It is very high paced and informative reading. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where the Money Was, December 14, 1997

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This review is from: Where the Money Was: The Memoirs of a Bank Robber (Hardcover)

Where the Money Was by Willie Suton was an excellent book. It takes you through his crimes, escapes, and prison time. I would recomend it to anyone.