American Heiress Summary
Jeffrey Toobin

American Heiress Overview

Jeffery Toobin's book, American Heiress; The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst, is the story of Patricia Hearst's time with the Symbionese Liberation Army. The author explores Patricia's background and actions against the events of the time period. The book's main themes are whether Patricia was a willing member of the SLA, the role of the media in the kidnapping, and the effects of the counterculture.