US Man Returns Stolen Book After 40 Years with Apology

Khaosod•International•7d ago

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A man in the United States returned a book stolen over 40 years ago to a bookstore in California along with a letter and money.

•A man returned a stolen copy of 'The Unstrung Harp' to Booklegger bookstore in Eureka, California.
•The return included a 100 US dollar bill (approximately 3,300 baht) and an apology letter.
•The package arrived at the bookstore on Monday, August 3.
•The man stated he stole the book as a student due to drug and alcohol addiction to get money.

•The package containing the book and money arrived at Booklegger on Monday, August 3.
•A man returned a first edition 1953 copy of 'The Unstrung Harp' by Edward Gorey that was stolen over 40 years ago.
•The man included 100 US dollars, approximately 3,300 baht, as compensation.
•The man explained in a letter that he stole the book while a student struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to obtain money.
•Jennifer McFadden, the owner of Booklegger, stated that the act of admitting fault after decades required great courage.
•Booklegger valued the returned book at 125 US dollars, or approximately 4,200 baht.
•Jennifer McFadden plans to send a message back to the man to thank him and tell him to release the burden from his heart.

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Booklegger(บุ๊กเลกเกอร์)

A bookstore located in Eureka, California, where a stolen book was returned.

Eureka(ยูเรกา)

A city in California, United States, where Booklegger is located.

California(แคลิฟอร์เนีย)ℹ️

A state in the United States where Eureka is located.

United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️

The country where the event took place.

Jennifer McFadden(เจนนิเฟอร์ แม็กแฟดเดน)

The owner of Booklegger bookstore.

Edward Gorey(เอ็ดเวิร์ด กอรีย์)ℹ️

An author and costume designer and Tony Award winner who wrote 'The Unstrung Harp'.