The Hunting Accident: A True Story of Crime and Poetry

By David L. Carlson and Landis Blair

Book Overview

The amazing true story of Matt Rizzo, an uneducated blind criminal who received a classical education in prison from his cellmate, Nathan Leopold Jr., of the infamous Leopold and Loeb duo.

It was a hunting accident--that much Charlie is sure of. That's how his father, Matt Rizzo--a gentle intellectual who writes epic poems in Braille--had lost his vision. It's not until Charlie's troubled teenage years, when he's facing time for his petty crimes, that he learns the truth.

Matt Rizzo was blinded by a shotgun blast to the face--but it was while participating in an armed robbery.

Newly blind and without hope, Matt began his bleak new life at Stateville Prison. But in this unlikely place, Matt's life and very soul were saved by one of America's most notorious killers: Nathan Leopold Jr., of the infamous Leopold and Loeb.

From David L. Carlson and Landis Blair comes the unbelievable true story of a father, a son, and remarkable journey from despair to enlightenment.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626726760
• ISBN13: 9781626726765
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: 23rd St.
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 3.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

My book of the year

Absolutely fantastic book. Went in blind (no pun intended) and it's my favorite thing I've read this year. Starts slow but at some point in the middle I found I couldn't put it down. The rest was a sprint. Everyone should read this book!