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The Fear of 13 Nick Yarris

The Fear of 13 By Nick Yarris

The Fear of 13 by Nick Yarris


Summary

'Somewhere in each of us is the blackest pit from which few ever return. I had found mine.' Found guilty of the rape and murder of a woman he had never met, Nick Yarris was sentenced to death. With appeal after appeal failing he spent twenty-two years waiting to die. This is the true and amazing story of how he survived Death Row.

The Fear of 13 Summary

The Fear of 13: Countdown to Execution: My Fight for Survival on Death Row by Nick Yarris

This is the memoir of Nick Yarris, who was wrongly convicted of rape and murder and spent 23 years on Death Row. While he was in prison, to keep himself sane, Nick educated himself (including learning about triskaidekaphobia, the fear of 13 which gives the book its name). Later, as the technology developed, Nick pressed for post-conviction DNA testing, which eventually led to him being acquitted of all charges. Nick tells of his experiences with immediacy and passion, and narrates his tale to brilliant charismatic effect both here and in the film of the same name released in 2015. Widely critically acclaimed, the film will debut on Netflix in November 2016 (date tbc) and this book is published to tie in with the release, adding a further dimension and more detail into Nick's compelling story.

The Fear of 13 Reviews

"A very thought-provoking but uncomfortable book that needs to be read" * Inside Time *
"Inspiring" * BBC Radio 4 Midweek *
"The book is far better than the film, and this one beats [the] documentary! 3.5 stars" * Sunday Sport *
"unique insight in to the mentality of someone dealing with the crushing oppression of death row" * Real Crime *
"Fascinating... invigorating documentary" * Independent (about film) *

About Nick Yarris

Nicholas Yarris was sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit and ended up serving twenty-two years on Death Row, this harrowing experience shaping the rest of his life inexorably. After finally being released Nicholas has now moved away from his homeland of Philadelphia, USA and now lives with his family in the UK.

Additional information

GOR008355834
9781784756451
1784756458
The Fear of 13: Countdown to Execution: My Fight for Survival on Death Row by Nick Yarris
Used - Like New
Paperback
Cornerstone
2017-06-15
304
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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