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"A true-crime story that's equal parts earnest and remarkable."
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HIS STORY
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LARRY BARNHILL
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CONTROL. MOVE. DOMINATE.
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INTRO
Former University of Florida athlete. Former executive. Former federal inmate.
Former University of Florida athlete. Former executive. Former federal inmate.
Growing up in Wilmington, Delaware. a working-class, very racially divided neighborhood.
Growing up in Wilmington, Delaware. a working-class, very racially divided neighborhood.
Growing up in Wilmington, Delaware. a working-class, very racially divided neighborhood.
THREE ACTS THAT CONTROLLED IT ALL
THREE ACTS THAT CONTROLLED IT ALL
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ACT I: CONTROL
Grew up with structure, strong family values, mentors at the Boys Club Exceptional athlete, scholarship to UF, sports and administration degree Built a corporate career — arena management, Orange Bowl, VIP access, real power
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ACT I: CONTROL
Grew up with structure, strong family values, mentors at the Boys Club Exceptional athlete, scholarship to UF, sports and administration degree Built a corporate career — arena management, Orange Bowl, VIP access, real power
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ACT I: CONTROL
Grew up with structure, strong family values, mentors at the Boys Club Exceptional athlete, scholarship to UF, sports and administration degree Built a corporate career — arena management, Orange Bowl, VIP access, real power
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ACT II: MOVE
The decision that changed everything. Entered the Morning Glory Boys bank robbery crew Balanced two lives: respected executive by day, outlaw in secret Executed meticulously planned heists across metro Atlanta FBI launched a decade-long investigation.
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ACT II: MOVE
The decision that changed everything. Entered the Morning Glory Boys bank robbery crew Balanced two lives: respected executive by day, outlaw in secret Executed meticulously planned heists across metro Atlanta FBI launched a decade-long investigation.
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ACT II: MOVE
The decision that changed everything. Entered the Morning Glory Boys bank robbery crew Balanced two lives: respected executive by day, outlaw in secret Executed meticulously planned heists across metro Atlanta FBI launched a decade-long investigation.
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ACT III: DOMINATE
Reentry: halfway house → parks crew → counselor → policy advocate → national figure Built trust in Wilmington Delaware, then nationally Worked with senators, governors, CEOs, advocacy organizations Book published; film in development
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ACT III: DOMINATE
Reentry: halfway house → parks crew → counselor → policy advocate → national figure Built trust in Wilmington Delaware, then nationally Worked with senators, governors, CEOs, advocacy organizations Book published; film in development
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ACT III: DOMINATE
Reentry: halfway house → parks crew → counselor → policy advocate → national figure Built trust in Wilmington Delaware, then nationally Worked with senators, governors, CEOs, advocacy organizations Book published; film in development
“The real story isn’t so much how I destroyed my lifestyle; the real story is how I let my lifestyle destroy me.”
“The real story isn’t so much how I destroyed my lifestyle; the real story is how I let my lifestyle destroy me.”
“The real story isn’t so much how I destroyed my lifestyle; the real story is how I let my lifestyle destroy me.”
Larry Barnhill
Larry Barnhill
Larry Barnhill
THE MEMOIR
This is not a crime memoir looking for sympathy. It’s a record of what greed costs, what prison actually does to a person, and what it takes to come back from a life sentence with a purpose instead of a grudge.
This is not a crime memoir looking for sympathy. It’s a record of what greed costs, what prison actually does to a person, and what it takes to come back from a life sentence with a purpose instead of a grudge.
This is not a crime memoir looking for sympathy. It’s a record of what greed costs, what prison actually does to a person, and what it takes to come back from a life sentence with a purpose instead of a grudge.
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Press & Critical Response
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"Far over and above most bank heist confessionals… true crime writing at its best."
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""Five stars! Inspiring and sometimes disturbing memoir... a guiding light to readers to fulfill their potential.""
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EXHIBIT 01Verified
"A true-crime story that's equal parts earnest and remarkable."
Kirkus ReviewsTrade Review
EXHIBIT 02Verified
"Far over and above most bank heist confessionals… true crime writing at its best."
Midwest Book ReviewD. Donovan, Senior Reviewer
EXHIBIT 03Verified
""Five stars! Inspiring and sometimes disturbing memoir... a guiding light to readers to fulfill their potential.""
Readers' FavoriteReaders' Favorite
THIS ISN’T OVER
THIS ISN’T OVER
THIS ISN’T OVER
The work isn’t finished when the book closes. Larry is on the road now — in classrooms, prisons, boardrooms — turning one man’s choices into a conversation the room can’t look away from.
The work isn’t finished when the book closes. Larry is on the road now — in classrooms, prisons, boardrooms — turning one man’s choices into a conversation the room can’t look away from.
The work isn’t finished when the book closes. Larry is on the road now — in classrooms, prisons, boardrooms — turning one man’s choices into a conversation the room can’t look away from.
PRESS & FIELD WORK — POLICY PANEL, ATLANTA
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FAQ
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Who is Larry Barnhill?
A speaker, mentor, author, and advocate dedicated to helping others through lessons learned from his own journey.
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Who is Larry Barnhill?
A speaker, mentor, author, and advocate dedicated to helping others through lessons learned from his own journey.
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Is a documentary being made about Larry's story?
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Is a documentary being made about Larry's story?
Yes. A documentary project is currently in development.
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What topics does Larry speak about?
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What topics does Larry speak about?
Leadership, accountability, second chances, criminal justice reform, resilience, and personal transformation.
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Does Larry mentor formerly incarcerated individuals?
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Does Larry mentor formerly incarcerated individuals?
Yes. Larry actively supports reentry, career pathways, and personal development initiatives.
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What is Larry's mission?
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What is Larry's mission?
To help people make better decisions, overcome adversity, and realize that a second chance is possible.
Ready when you are.
Every choice in this book already happened. What you do with it next is up to you.