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But even before that, in 1980 I went so far as to write a book about what had happened. And I wrote all about the bank r
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"But even before that, in 1980 I went so far as to write a book about what had happened. And I wrote all about the bank robbery, I went ahead and printed it even though I had no use immunity for it"

- Patty Hearst

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Patty Hearst was a victim of a bank robbery in 1974. She was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army and held captive for 19 months. In 1980, she wrote a book about her experience and the bank robbery. Despite the fact that she had no legal defense from prosecution for blogging about the burglary, she still went on and released the book. This shows her nerve and determination to inform her story, even in the face of possible legal effects. It likewise shows her dedication to speaking out versus injustice and her desire to take dangers in order to do so. Her book was an effective statement of her resilience and strength in the face of misfortune.

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Patty Hearst This quote is written / told by Patty Hearst somewhere between February 20, 1954 and today. She was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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