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You Cant Win

You Cant Win

By: Jack Black
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 You Cant Win is a captivating autobiography originally serialized in the San Francisco Call and Post in 1925. Its compelling narrative quickly gained popularity, leading to its publication as a book in 1926. The author shares his harrowing journey as a professional thief traversing the Western US and Canada from the late 1880s until around 1910. His transformative experience began during his time in a Canadian prison, where he discovered a passion for reading through an extensive library. As the years passed, he became a voice for change, lecturing on criminology and advocating for prison reform. Tragically, he vanished in 1932, leaving behind a legacy that is both poignant and thought-provoking. (Summary by Brian Fullen)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Science Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • 25 - You Cant Win by Jack Black

    25 - You Cant Win by Jack Black
    Aug 19 2025
    You Cant Win is a captivating autobiography originally serialized in the San Francisco Call and Post in 1925. Its compelling narrative quickly gained popularity, leading to its publication as a book in 1926. The author shares his harrowing journey as a professional thief traversing the Western US and Canada from the late 1880s until around 1910. His transformative experience began during his time in a Canadian prison, where he discovered a passion for reading through an extensive library. As the years passed, he became a voice for change, lecturing on criminology and advocating for prison reform. Tragically, he vanished in 1932, leaving behind a legacy that is both poignant and thought-provoking. (Summary by Brian Fullen)
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    44 mins
  • 24 - You Cant Win by Jack Black

    24 - You Cant Win by Jack Black
    Aug 19 2025
    You Cant Win is a captivating autobiography originally serialized in the San Francisco Call and Post in 1925. Its compelling narrative quickly gained popularity, leading to its publication as a book in 1926. The author shares his harrowing journey as a professional thief traversing the Western US and Canada from the late 1880s until around 1910. His transformative experience began during his time in a Canadian prison, where he discovered a passion for reading through an extensive library. As the years passed, he became a voice for change, lecturing on criminology and advocating for prison reform. Tragically, he vanished in 1932, leaving behind a legacy that is both poignant and thought-provoking. (Summary by Brian Fullen)
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    38 mins
  • 23 - You Cant Win by Jack Black

    23 - You Cant Win by Jack Black
    Aug 19 2025
    You Cant Win is a captivating autobiography originally serialized in the San Francisco Call and Post in 1925. Its compelling narrative quickly gained popularity, leading to its publication as a book in 1926. The author shares his harrowing journey as a professional thief traversing the Western US and Canada from the late 1880s until around 1910. His transformative experience began during his time in a Canadian prison, where he discovered a passion for reading through an extensive library. As the years passed, he became a voice for change, lecturing on criminology and advocating for prison reform. Tragically, he vanished in 1932, leaving behind a legacy that is both poignant and thought-provoking. (Summary by Brian Fullen)
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    23 mins
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