| Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John Du Pont's Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold Contributor(s): Schultz, Mark (Author), Thomas, David (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 014751648X ISBN-13: 9780147516480 Publisher: Plume Books OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - True Crime | Murder - General - Sports & Recreation | Wrestling - Sports & Recreation | Olympics & Paralympics |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 8" (0.53 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1990's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The New York Times bestseller and riveting true story--the subject of a high-profile film--of Olympic wrestling gold medalist brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz was shot in the back by du Pont heir John E. du Pont at the family's famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. How did the so-called best friend of amateur wrestling come to commit such a horrifying, senseless murder? For the first time ever, Mark tells the full story. Fascinating, powerful, and deeply personal, Foxcatcher will captivate filmgoers and anyone who loves riveting and bizarre stories of true crime. |