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Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 292740 11 2457130 1995 Sleepers total:975|5:337|4:374|3:221|2:36|1:7| 975 3923 1209 125 37449 3.93 1610 206 61121695 1268379 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.07 796
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 1 false Mon May 01 00:00:00 -0700 1995 Thu Jun 25 17:40:49 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 25 17:51:57 -0700 2009
The story was a harrowing one exploring the effects of how life can cha...more...]]> 50071140 1689079 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 1 false Tue Mar 31 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 11:41:27 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 11 09:25:31 -0700 2009 more...]]> 37248139 1693763 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 4 0 true Sun Nov 09 08:48:44 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 09 08:48:44 -0800 2008
It would be better if the ...more...]]> 31425301 759825 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 0 1 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1997 Thu Aug 28 08:49:39 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 28 09:07:09 -0700 2008 more...]]> 13372514 766524 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 4 0 false Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Thu Jan 24 05:40:23 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 24 05:40:23 -0800 2008
Lorenzo Carcaterra, Sleepers (Ballantine, 1995)

It's not often...more...]]> 7480641 343589 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 4 0 false Wed Oct 10 06:35:55 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 09 09:14:56 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 09 09:14:56 -0700 2007 more...]]> 53701130 1914235 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Thu Apr 23 06:57:25 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 23 07:09:46 -0700 2009 more...]]> 72940993 2689797 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1997 Tue Sep 29 17:37:57 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 29 17:40:27 -0700 2009 Much later I found out that the book was made in to a movie with Brad Pitt blah blah....I watched it and though gosh they kept the movie kinda light on t...more...]]> 55334249 1274820 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Wed Jun 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 20:42:28 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 18:30:03 -0700 2009 Though the beginning was difficult to read with the author jumping ar...more...]]> 52178569 2190075 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 4 0 false Mon Apr 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 10 07:27:14 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 13 13:48:44 -0700 2009
I make myself read books like this because I think it's important to hear someone's sto...more...]]> 33237487 844127 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Sun Nov 24 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Fri Sep 19 03:41:17 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 19 03:46:58 -0700 2008
Back Cover Blurb:
Lorenzo, Michael, John and Tommy shared everything - the laughter and the bruises of an impoverished childhood on New York's violent West Side. Until one of their pranks misfired ...more...]]> 61454692 2278055 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 3 0 false Mon Jun 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 28 20:26:36 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 28 20:46:34 -0700 2009 and also shows that no matter how much you've changed true friendship lasts. ]]> 73404678 112769 1205595 0099628716 9780099628712 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1205595.Sleepers 3.54 26
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Sun Oct 04 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 04 09:34:35 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 04 09:38:19 -0700 2009 This has been on the TBR for quite a while and seeing it was popular on RiSi, I gave it a whirl. Difficult to put down at times, a very powerful memoir of corruption and revenge.]]> 42700990 1894862 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sun Jan 11 13:10:39 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 11 13:10:39 -0800 2009 1 2927775 183337 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 3 0 false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Tue Jul 10 20:51:24 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 00:13:26 -0800 2009 And Sleepers is also one of the examples.

I found the novel a few years after I watched the movie.
Sleepers claims to be an autobiography, narrating the live of four young bo...more...]]> 42740231 1651498 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 4 0 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1997 Sun Jan 11 19:09:58 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 11 19:15:17 -0800 2009 43090630 1912198 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jan 14 21:29:21 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 14 21:32:54 -0800 2009 15346719 891762 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 3 0 false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1995 Wed Feb 13 12:53:28 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 13 12:58:53 -0800 2008 more...]]> 47642047 689506 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 4 0 false Thu Feb 26 17:22:46 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 26 17:23:42 -0800 2009 73986248 2820206 292740 2266071289 9782266071284 111 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504m/292740.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173464504s/292740.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292740.Sleepers 4.02 975
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.

On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong.  And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys.  The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve.  What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.

Years later, one has become a lawyer.  One a reporter.  And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men.  For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within.  Only one thing can erase it.

Revenge.

To exact it, they will twist the legal system.  Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda.  Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.

If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.

Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands.  Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences.  At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends.  Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience.  It will leave you breathless.]]> 1995 5 0 false Fri Oct 09 11:58:57 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 09 12:00:45 -0700 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=292740