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Summary: The Truth About Dillinger
Review: Contrary to what one anonymous reviewer from Indianapolis, who obviously did not read the book, has written, there are no invented stories in this book. None of the facts have been changed except for revision of erroneous old popular legends. What's more, the book was not written by "I.U. Profs." I know because I helped with the research. Unlike the speculative fiction of Jay Robert Nash, this is about as close to the truth on Dillinger as we're ever likely to get.
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Summary: Dillinger, The Untold Story
Review: Dillinger : The Untold Story by G. Russell Girardin, William J. Helmer is by far one of the best stories written about the John Dillinger Gang. Based on a Girardin's 600 page manuscript written in the 1930's as well as an extraordinary insight by Helmer. The book gives a detailed look at the inside facts and events surrounding John Dillinger's last days and the aftermath that follows. This very resourceful book includes the locations of Dillinger haunts in Chicago. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: The Original Public Enemy #1
Review: The bank robbing spree of John Dilliniger is the work of legends. Never has a single criminal been so intensely targeted by the government. Amid the corruption of Northwest Indiana that allowed Dillinger to break free from jail and prosper, many stories were created. G. Russel Girardin and William J. Helmer attempt to sort the facts in "Dillinger". The stories of Dillinger are told chronologically based on the facts known at the time Girardin wrote his manuscript. His storytelling is reasonably accurate and entertaining. It follows Dillinger from his youth to the dissolution of his gang after his death. The one objection I have with this book is Helmer's addition. Rather than add new information to Girardin original manuscript, Helmer chooses to tack on additional information at the end of the book in the form of end notes. Obviously, the flow of the reader's continuity is interupted. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to those who are interested in Dillinger. The world may never know the whole truth, but the most accepted version of the truth is here.
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Summary: The Original Public Enemy #1
Review: The bank robbing spree of John Dilliniger is the work of legends. Never has a single criminal been so intensely targeted by the government. Amid the corruption of Northwest Indiana that allowed Dillinger to break free from jail and prosper, many stories were created. G. Russel Girardin and William J. Helmer attempt to sort the facts in "Dillinger". The stories of Dillinger are told chronologically based on the facts known at the time Girardin wrote his manuscript. His storytelling is reasonably accurate and entertaining. It follows Dillinger from his youth to the dissolution of his gang after his death. The one objection I have with this book is Helmer's addition. Rather than add new information to Girardin original manuscript, Helmer chooses to tack on additional information at the end of the book in the form of end notes. Obviously, the flow of the reader's continuity is interupted. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to those who are interested in Dillinger. The world may never know the whole truth, but the most accepted version of the truth is here.
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Summary: Some stories are good, some not so good...like this one
Review: Using new data gathered from personal interviews and ancient FBI files, Girardin and Helmer have crafted the most complete and accurate biography we're likely to see on Depression America's foremost public enemy. A virtual "Dead Sea scrolls" of Dillingeriana!
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