Hijack

by Tony Bryant

"Anthony Garnet Bryant flew home to America and ate the best meal he'd had in a decade; a sandwich, an apple and a Coca Cola. Then a U.S. marshall wrapped a heavy chain around his wrists and attached the handcuffs to the chain. The last time Bryant had flown from New York to Miami on March 5, 1969, he had become a hijacker. Now after years in Cuba that he described as "hell" Bryant was returning to face a possible prison sentence of 20 years to life. Stepping off the plane in Miami, walking toward a van that was to take him to a federal prison, he told newsmen, "I am deliriously happy. The United States is the greatest country in the world." Next day in court he announced, "Communism is humanity's vomit. Wipe it out!" Fidel Castro freed 31 American prisoners the day he released Tony Bryant. All the hijackers, except Tony Bryant are in jail. Bryant was releasedon probation. Why? Three anti-Castro commandos testified on behalf of this man who had tried to overthrow the government of the United States, offering their freedom in his place, calling him the most patriotic American. Why? This is a brilliant book written by the former Black Panther, hit man, heroin addict, pimp and armed robber that is causing excitement from Havana to Hong Kong."

Board Book

Published January 1, 1984