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by Lorenzo Carcaterra

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Why on Earth does the summary include what was established as false in the same year as the now-novel (formerly 'memoir']'s release? "SLEEPERS is the extraordinary true story ..." See, among others: https://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/22/movies/sleepers-debate-renewed-how-true-is-a-true-story.html
Mary F Because, it appears, some folks are forever ok with bamboozling readers and pretending that breach of trust and false advertising, mismarketing is no …moreBecause, it appears, some folks are forever ok with bamboozling readers and pretending that breach of trust and false advertising, mismarketing is no big deal.

Oy vey.

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is this the same book the 1996 movie "Sleepers" is based on?
Isabel yes it is the same book
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Is there audio version of this book?
Julia I don't think so, but there is a 1996 Sleepers movie, based upon the novel. It has a great cast, but I don't know well it did in theaters. The four bo…moreI don't think so, but there is a 1996 Sleepers movie, based upon the novel. It has a great cast, but I don't know well it did in theaters. The four boys, as adults are played by Billy Crudup, Ron Eldard, Jason Patric and Brad Pitt. It also stars Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Renfro & Minnie Driver.(less)
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