The Bank Robber's Boy : Born into crime, scarred by violence—one boy's heartbreaking journey
Peter Norris, author2025
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This is the against-all-odds story of Peter Norris, the son of one of
Australia’s most wanted criminals, and his struggle to escape his father’s
shadow.
Born into a life of crime, Peter’s earliest memories are shaped by the chaos of
his father’s criminal exploits. Torn from home to home and running from heist to
heist, his childhood was marked by violence, betrayal, and upheaval.
In this compelling memoir, Peter exposes the truth of his turbulent upbringing.
As the youngest son of Clarence “Clarry” Norris, a notorious bank robber, Peter
recounts the powerful love and loyalty that bound him to his father, creating a
profound inner struggle between the allure of the underworld and the desire for
normalcy.
Faced with a heart-wrenching decision at just 12 years old, Peter had to choose
between following his father's criminal path or seizing a lifeline. The memoir
moves from the underbelly of 1970s Sydney to the outskirts of Melbourne,
highlighting a troubling chapter in...
Main title:
The Bank Robber's Boy : Born into crime, scarred by violence—one boy's heartbreaking journey
Creator:
Peter Norris, author
Date Published:
2025
Language:
English
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