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Breaking the Rock: The Great Escape from Alcatraz
Breaking the Rock The Great Escape from Alcatraz
Author: Jolene Babyak
Taut, suspenseful account of June 1962 Alcatraz "escape of the century" when three men disappeared. Showing security lapses, staff morale, moderizations, building deteriorations and risky behavoir which led to the closing of the Rock.
ISBN-13: 9780961875237
ISBN-10: 0961875232
Publication Date: 6/2001
Pages: 276
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Ariel Vamp Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Good story and basic facts, but AWFUL grammar and spelling. Seriously, was this book edited? I almost gave up a few times because it was so distracting.

Also, the first two chapters (give or take) should be called 'Biography of My Father' because that's all she talks about. It's not even relevant information she gives us, and she does not go into as much detail about any of the other prison personnel (some of whom might be more relevant).

Good information, but difficult to get through.
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