Raw and palpable, The Pale-Faced Lie is an inspirational story about the power of forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit. When he finally found the courage to refuse his father’s criminal demands, he unwittingly triggered a plot of revenge that would force him into a deadly showdown with Thurston Crow.ĭavid would have only twenty-four hours to outsmart his father-the brilliant, psychotic man who bragged that the three years he spent in the notorious San Quentin State Prison had been the easiest time of his life. Through sheer determination, David managed to get into college and achieve professional success. If you're looking for an absorbing and touching read, grab The Pale-Faced Lie today. Every page brings new action and excitement, delivered with easy dialogue and sincerity. David’s mom, too mentally ill to care for her children, couldn’t protect him. The Pale-Faced Lie: A True Story Sandra Jonas Publishing Growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his siblings idolized their dad. ' The Pale-Faced Lie by David Crow is one of the most enlightening and entertaining true stories I have ever read. Intimidating David with beatings, Thurston coerced his son into doing his criminal bidding. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Pale-Faced Lie: A True Story. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with a code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies-even murder. The Pale-Faced Lie: A True Story - Kindle edition by Crow, David. Growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his three siblings idolized their dad, a self-taught Cherokee who loved to tell his children about his World War II feats.

A violent ex-con forces his son to commit crimes in this unforgettable memoir about family and survival.

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