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Last Man Standing: The Tragedy and Triumph of Geronimo Pratt Paperback – November 6, 2001

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Jack Olsen's Last Man Standing is the gripping story of Geronimo Pratt, war hero and community leader, who was framed by the FBI in one of the greatest travesties of justice in American history.

Geronimo Pratt did not commit the murder for which he served twenty-seven nightmarish years. As a UCLA student, though, he had led the Los Angeles Chapter of the Black Panther Party, and became a target of the FBI. Here is the spellbinding saga of Pratt, his heroic lawyers, Johnnie Cochran and Stuart Hanlon, and the Reverend James McCloskey, who overcame all the odds to bring the truth to light and free Geronimo.

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"Much more than [a] compelling story of justice tragically perverted and eventually triumphant."
--The Denver Post

"[A] book that makes me grateful to its author, a lasting testimonial, and a document born of the same enduring passion that infuses all of Olsen's work."
--David Guterson

"[A] page turner, more engrossing than any courtroom thriller because it is true."
--The Oregonian

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Jack Olsen's Last Man Standing is the gripping story of Geronimo Pratt, war hero and community leader, who was framed by the FBI in one of the greatest travesties of justice in American history.
Geronimo Pratt did not commit the murder for which he served twenty-seven nightmarish years. As a UCLA student, though, he had led the Los Angeles Chapter of the Black Panther Party, and became a target of the FBI. Here is the spellbinding saga of Pratt, his heroic lawyers, Johnnie Cochran and Stuart Hanlon, and the Reverend James McCloskey, who overcame all the odds to bring the truth to light and free Geronimo.

Publisher : Anchor; Reprint edition (November 6, 2001)
Language : English
Paperback : 512 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385493681
ISBN-13 : 978-0385493680
Item Weight : 1.18 pounds
Dimensions : 5.2 x 1.1 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #178,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #99 in Civil Rights Law (Books)
- #466 in Social Activist Biographies
- #621 in Crime & Criminal Biographies

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Bob Hoskins

Wonderful story of Justice by Jack Olsen.

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016

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Jack Olsen hits another home run with "Last man standing". J. Edgar Hoover's FBI of the 60's and late 70's, created the COINTELPRO with very specific goals regarding black groups and leaders of those groups. The goals always outweighed the means and the Black Panther Party was right in the FBI's cross hairs.

Geronimo Pratt comes back from his second tour of Vietnam. Decorated and honorably discharged, his military skills helped Panthers fortify their safe houses with a view to self-defense. LAPD were harassing known members of the party all with the backup of the FBI. All the Governmental resources stacked against the BPP.

Geronimo ends up being framed for murder and off to prison he goes. So starts the quest for justice. Stu Hanlon and Johnny Cochran, for 20+ years, head up a pro-bono group of law students, lawyers, community officials all with the aim of freeing Geronimo. Appeal after appeal is denied and it appears the judicial system is also part of the structure working against Pratt.

Summary: Hardcover has close to 500 pages with many break points. It can get a little boggy here and there with all the names involved but you can keep your place. The legal legal wranglings and arguments bear no fruit but, through it all, Geronimo stays positive up to the book's conclusion.

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Rasheed

Absolutely Amazing Book

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012

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There's so much I'd like to write in praise of this book but I don't want to be too wordy. I stumbled on this book after reading another book from Jack Olsen called: "I" The Creation of a Serial Killer. I liked that book so much I decided to peruse other books from Jack Olsen and found this one.

I'm almost ashamed that I didn't know more about this story, but better late than never. Most of the books I read are in the 200 to 300 page range. This book was about 500 pages and I breezed through it, I mean I couldn't put it down. I felt like Sebastion in Never-Ending Story. Most books, regardless of their length, have considerable lulls in order to fill in a lot of background information and other tidbits. This book had no lulls. In fact, at one point in time I said to myself: "There is so much going on here and so much to digest."

This book was a history lesson, poli-sci lesson, legal lesson, psychology lesson and religious study in one. I was intrigued to see so many familiar names being attached to the Geronimo Pratt story such as Johnny Cochran, J. Edgar Hoover, Huey Newton, Bobby Seale, Eldridge Cleaver, Charles Manson, Bulldog Ladd (co-founder of the Aryan Brotherhood) and more. This book was an amazing web of politics, lies, deceit and coverups on one side with altruism, faith, love and concern on the other.

Not only does this book take you through the plight of Geronimo Pratt, but it also sheds light on those who tirelessly aided him and fought for his release. It's easy and quite understandable to give up on a fight after several unsuccessful attempts and many years of being thwarted, but Stuart Hanlon and Johnny Cochran and a small group of staunch supporters never gave up and were determined not to let Geronimo die in prison.

Ultimately, I saw what kind of man Geronimo was. They say true character is not revealed until a person is put through trials. Geronimo went through a trial that lasted 27 years and yet he maintained an air of forgiveness, kindness and sympathy throughout that entire time. This book really brings to light the dark past of America's history as well as the bright future that possibly lies ahead.

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George Sand

can't completely review this item yet as I haven't finished reading it, but so far it's good.

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2007

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I wanted to know the real scoop for years on the Geronimo Pratt case. Although I'm not yet finished reading the book, it is very obvious that Mt. Pratt got screwed, like so many others caught up in the "good old USA" system. Obviously this one is a case of racial prejudice, but it could have just as easily been some other kind of prejudice. It is clear that the concept of "innocent until proven guilty" is just a nice theory that should be strictly adhered to but rarely is. The presumed guilt is clear from the get go on the part of the police. It continues on to the top with lies and deception on the part of the police to get a conviction at any cost, especially with regard to the truth. It's frightening and a relief to know it's not me. But next time it could be me, or anyone who gets targeted by individuals in a position of power, who have no integrity, and don't give a hoot about the constitution of the US.

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...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2001

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Superlative investigative reporting, coupled with a riveting narrative, makes for a compelling and remarkable book that keeps the reader turning its pages. The author deftly chronicles the amazing journey of Geronimo Pratt, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and Black Panther Party leader, who, in 1970, fell victim to a political power struggle and was incarcerated for a murder that he simply did not commit.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, all affirmatively conspired to bring about this miscarriage of justice through a shameful and colossal abuse of power. Make no bones about it. The author weaves a most convincing indictment of the culpability of these agencies in this matter. It is a shameful episode within the criminal justice system.
Were it not for the concerted efforts of his dedicated legal team, spearheaded by attorneys Stuart Hanlon and Johnnie Cochran, Geronimo Pratt would most likely still be waiting for justice. They stayed the course with him the entire time. It was through their dogged determination that Geromino Pratt's twenty seven year odyssey through the criminal justice system finally came to an end. It was a journey that few would care to make.
This book is a testament to one man's faith in himself and in the truth that ultimately set him free. It is also a testament to the skill of the author in penning such a spellbinding tour de force.

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Larry

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Jaye

So far, so good

Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2020

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I’m disgusted how Geronimo Pratt was treated, but it doesn’t surprise me since that’s how society treats Black men. There must be countless number of them in jail for crimes they didn’t commit. It’s such a shame. The book is well written and easy to read. I can feel the pain...

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