Bonnie and Clyde; consider the source Book Sneak Peak
Look at the Lens: Why We Must Question the Source When we read books, scripture, news stories, or consume media of any kind—we must consider the source. Who’s telling the story? What do they gain from the version they’re sharing? And what voices might be missing? Take the story of Bonnie and Clyde , the infamous outlaw couple of the 1930s. Today, they’re etched into American folklore as rebellious lovers on the run—glorified in songs, films, and headlines. But the truth beneath the legend is murkier, and much of what we believe was shaped by media distortion, political bias, and profit. One widely repeated claim came from an eyewitness who said they saw Bonnie Parker shoot an innocent victim point-blank, describing it with grotesque flair: “His head bounced like a rubber ball.” But when the case was later re-examined, it was revealed the eyewitness was over 100 yards away —too far to have seen such detail. Why did the story spread? Because it sold pape...
