Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster

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Book Synopsis: The bestselling author delves into his past and discovers the inspiring story of his grandmother’s extraordinary life. She was black and a woman and a prosecutor, a graduate of Smith College and the granddaughter of slaves, as dazzlingly unlikely a combination as one could imagine in New York of the 1930s—and without the strategy she devised, Lucky Luciano, the most powerful Mafia boss in history, would never have been convicted. When special prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey selected twenty lawyers to help him clean up the city’s underworld, she was the only member of his team who was not a white male.

Eunice Hunton Carter, Stephen Carter’s grandmother, was raised in a world of stultifying expectations about race and gender, yet by the 1940s, her professional and political successes had made her one of the most famous black women in America. But her triumphs were shadowed by prejudice and tragedy. Greatly complicating her rise was her difficult relationship with her younger brother, Alphaeus, an avowed Communist who—together with his friend Dashiell Hammett—would go to prison during the McCarthy era. Yet she remained unbowed.

Moving, haunting, and as fast-paced as a novel, Invisible tells the true story of a woman who often found her path blocked by the social and political expectations of her time. But Eunice Carter never accepted defeat, and thanks to her grandson’s remarkable book, her long forgotten story is once again visible.

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Discover the incredible story of Eunice Hunton Carter, the forgotten hero who took down America's most powerful mobster in the captivating and inspiring book, Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster. Written by the bestselling author, this true tale uncovers the remarkable life of Carter, a black woman lawyer who defied all odds in the New York of the 1930s. From being a graduate of Smith College to becoming the only non-white male member in special prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey's team, Carter's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

In Invisible, you'll be enthralled by Carter's relentless pursuit of justice as she devises a groundbreaking strategy that leads to the conviction of Lucky Luciano, the notorious Mafia boss. Despite facing prejudice and tragedy, Carter's professional and political successes make her one of the most renowned black women in America by the 1940s. Her indomitable spirit shines through every page, challenging the oppressive social and political expectations of her time.

Move beyond the limitations of historical narratives and delve into the true story of a woman who refused to accept defeat. Invisible is a moving and haunting account that reads like a thrilling novel. Stephen Carter's remarkable writing brings Eunice Carter's long-forgotten story back into the limelight, shedding light on the triumphs and struggles of this extraordinary woman.

To embark on this extraordinary journey and be inspired by Eunice Hunton Carter's courage and resilience, don't miss out on this must-read book. Grab your copy today and witness the incredible story of a forgotten hero.

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