The Road Out Of Hell: Sanford Clark and the True Story of the Wineville Murders

[Archimede112]

Can you tell me if there's (or if there will be) a french translation of this book?

[prandomable]

Changeling

[CaitlynRoss]

I just finished reading this book. The details of these crimes are horrifying, revolting and nauseating, which is probably why there is no movie. Adding to the horror is the fact that Gordon Wescott was 21 years old. The book is well written so you will feel the horror of these crimes. It is nothing short of a miracle and a testament to the Sanford Brown that he became the man that he did. Sanford Brown and his family owe apologies to no one. They have paid long enough for a debt they dont owe.

[infancysguard]

@CaitlynRoss

What are you talking about? There is a movie about it?

[prandomable]

@infancysguard Changeling

[infancysguard]

@prandomable

Yes, I know what the movie's called.

[TheCatJoker]

Good book--some producer ought to pick it up as a movie script in its own right. It is interesting that, althought Flacco was highly tactful in communicating this, Sanford married a rather abrasive, controlling woman. I wonder to what extent his early experiences with his mother, and especially his uncle, influenced his choice of companionship. It chills me to think that he may have felt compelled in this way to keep a vestige of the "Stewart factor" around him throughout his life.

[Meloh44]

I just finished watching the Changeling and i am like OMG WTF!!!

did they ever find walter collins? :((

[sueishere25]

He truly was in hell. I don't know how many people could have gone through that without completely losing it.

[Ilovethebeatles98]

How old is Jerry Clark?

[sharlenemartin]

@Ilovethebeatles98 he's in his late 60's.

[Ilovethebeatles98]

@sharlenemartin oh ok thanks :)

[Ilovethebeatles98]

@iflyflyleaf99 lol.

[mixymixy2]

Stewart and Sanford were the ones with the looks in the family. but then i don't know what Safords brothers looked like..................

[vbabe11111]

Mr. Falco did a good job with this book. it written in good taste and it had the ability to make you cry and feel sick without having to add all the gory details which i know sanfords family would not have wanted. that said, i know what sanford went through was alot worse than what was written in the book; god bless him and i am glad he's in a better place where he doesn't have to think about it or have live with any of the memories ever again.

[vbabe11111]

1:53/4:10 why would there be a picture of stewart in the family collection?

[sexy2lvrn]

I just finished watching the movie by clint eastwood. I am so sorry that Sanford was hurt by his own family member and force to endure all those horror events. Im glad that he purified his generation with goodness and not carrying on such a ill manner disease. Gosh I love my son(right now I have tears in my eyes) I just don't ever want to imagine anyone family or no family doing such a thing. I am devoted to protect my son at all cost.

[ReWriteDepartment]

@ThePatitas10 -- Mi único libro será traducido al italiano, hasta ahora, pero me encantaría encontrar un editor español. Si se escribe a un editor de lengua española, puede ayudar. Los lectores tienen el verdadero poder de esa manera. -- Anthony Flacco, author, THE ROAD OUT OF HELL

[ThePatitas10]

@ReWriteDepartment Muchas gracias por su respuesta, ya he escrito algunos editores al respecto, espero poder leer su libro en espanol muy pronto.

[jasonandme1230]

no one speaks spanish anymore dumbass

[ThePatitas10]

@jasonandme1230 Spanish is the world's second most spoken language after Mandarin Chinese (Languages of the world by Ethnologue). So Who is ignorant dumbass?

[WhiskeytheCowboyCure]

The story is a honorific one, but Flacco manages to make the account very readable and also fascinating by concentrating mainly on the psychological and emotional state of Sanford during each ordeal rather than the violence and gore. It's really a tribute to Sanford rather than a true crime novel which it is classified as.

[whitelockcity]

im reading the book, now, picked it up from a librarian. i've only read up to chapter 11, and i have yet to find out what Gordon will do with Sanford afrer he's helped the family....horrifying to read, but i can't put it down...

[abc95129]

Just finished reading the book. When I started it after about 30 pages I wasn't sure I wanted to read any further as what happened was horrible. The courage and humanity Sanford Clark displayed put a lump in my throat. Uncle Steward(Gordon Stewart Northcott) had to be insane.

[TOPACE352]

WOW gordon northcott was such an evil monster i hope he's rotting away in hell

[jasonandme1230]

WORD

[Mortimermanto]

I just finished reading the book. Utterly riveting story. This is THE real "hero" story from Wineville Murders. I had known and learned about the 1928 killings but always wondered about Sanford Clark and how he survived all that hell. I couldn't wait for the book and it was worth all the wait.

[theminx8]

I'm so proud of you Uncle Jerry! I can't wait to read your father's story!

[kristinadiane]

Wow, what an amazing story. I am glade to know that for the most part as an older person. He had such a lovely life after the horrors he had faced.

[katesters16]

do you have to order the book or can you find it at a book store?

[ReWriteDepartment]

Hi - Good question!  You can order it now online. The distributors will have the books in their warehouses on October 15th, and the formal release date is November 3rd. Then it will be available at any mainstream bookstore (the publisher is owned by Barnes and Noble ... ; )

[katesters16]

thanks

[MysticFallenAngel4]

I'm so looking forward to reading this book. Seeing the other side of the story should be even more interesting than the story itself. It's scary how reality can be horrifying...

Charlotte.

[ReWriteDepartment]

You're right, Charlotte - and the only way I was able to do this book and the reason that it is worthy of readers is the amazing recovery that young Sanford Clark had to fight so hard for so many years to achieve.

[TEFSHOW]

This is no trailer. This is a mini-documentary, complete with a host every bit as engaging as the story. The production value is Ken Burns -- the storyteller is vintage Anthony Flacco.

Buy this book now.

[MrDealBreaker]

After seeing this I took a look at Anthony Flacco's website. There he reads an excerpt from Road Out of Hell. Spellbinding. Took advantage of the sale price by ordering an advance copy.

[jehornmd]

This looks like a very well researched, thoughtful presentation.  The engagement of the author with Sanford Clark's son makes this all the more compelling. I look forward to buying the book and reading it when it is published. .

[KlaasKids]

A powerful tale of love and redemption. I can't wait to read the book.

[BogusArt]

I was already waiting with great anticipation the book's release in November. After seeing the trailer, I'm even more impatient.

I know from reading AF's earlier true crime book (Checklist for Murder) that he tells a well researched story in a compelling manner and with great empathy.

[deanflacco]

Gripping story. I can't wait to read the prequel to The Changling. Certainly this may be the more interesting tale of the two!

[gspieler]

It is impossible to comprehend how any child can go through what Sanford Clark experienced and emotionally survive.

Flacco takes up the challenge of telling this story and obviously dug deep to extract the horror and heroism of this amazing man and his son who wants to honor his father.

Truly Flacco is to be praised for taking up what I'm sure left him with many sleepless nights.