'Sutton': America's 1920s, Bank-Robbing 'Robin Hood'
In his first novel, J.R. Moehringer writes from the point of view of Willie Sutton, whom he calls the "greatest American robber." Moehringer says writing historical fiction helped him deal with the anger he felt toward banks after the global financial crisis in 2008.
Other segments from the episode on October 30, 2012
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 30, 2012: Interview with J.R. Moehringer; Review of "Reunion: Live in New York" (PI label) featuring the Sam Rivers trio.
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