The Family Story of Bonnie and Clyde

By Marie Barrow Scoma, Phillip W. Steele, Marie Scoma

Perhaps the most infamous couple in the history of the United States, Bonnie and Clyde have become a part of American folklore, yet their true story-their family story-has remained elusive . . . until now.

In the 1930s, the Great Depression cast a dark cloud on America's economy and created an atmosphere of poverty and despair, which transformed many everyday people into criminals. Arising from such circumstances, Bonnie and Clyde, along with fellow outlaws Raymond Hamilton and Ralph Fultz, formed the Barrow Gang that robbed and ran throughout the state of Texas.

Marie Barrow Scoma, Clyde Barrow's youngest sister, felt that no book, film, article, or video told the Barrow Gang story completely or accurately. Collaborating with Phillip Steele to tell the truth, she offered not only her personal insight, but also previously unpublished photographs and her mother's diary, which had never before been seen by anyone outside of the Barrow family. The result is a revelatory reminiscence that sheds dramatic new light on Bonnie and Clyde's exploits.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156554756X
• ISBN13: 9781565547568
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

The facts without the fluff

It was a pleasure to learn more factual details about Bonnie and Clyde. What a fascinating account of the lives and deeds of this notorious pair. I certainly recommend this book.

Bonnie and Clyde Story

As a newspaper editor and historian in north Texas, "The Family Story of Bonnie and Clyde" by Phillip W. Steele was extremely helpful in my research. This book provides a wealth of important details that, taken with other records, helps provide a deeper understanding of these two outlaw icons. I look forward to seeing Mr. Steele's next release on Bonnie and Clyde. Tony Swindell, Sherman (TX) Herald-Democrat

A candid, contribution to the story of Bonnie & Clyde.

Marie Barrow Scoma is Clyde Barrow's youngest sister and felt that no book, film, article or video told the story of Bonnie and Clyde and their Barrow Gang completely or accurately. Collaborating with Philip Steel, Marie offers not only her personal insight, but also previously unpublished photographs and her mother's diary, which have never before been seen by anyone outside the Barrow family. The Family Story Of Bonnie And Clyde casts new information on one of the most infamous criminal couples in the history of the United States. This candid and informative contribution of the family story behind the folklore and legend is a welcome contribution to American history in general, and the biographical story of Bonnie and Clyde in particular.