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How I Helped O. J. Get Away With Murder: The Shocking Inside Story of Violence, Loyalty, Regret, and Remorse
Written by Mike Gilbert
Narrated by Mel Foster
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
The shocking tale told in How I Helped O. J. Get Away With Murder is unlike anything you've read before; it isn't Mike Gilbert's "version" of what happened-it's the unvarnished truth: the truth about O. J., the murders, and the infamous trial. Not as Gilbert imagined or would like it to be, but how it actually was. Gilbert doesn't spare anyone, not even himself-he helped deceive the jury and feels deeply responsible for the "Not Guilty" verdict.
So why is Gilbert speaking out now? Has he gone from sinner to saint? Is he making a play for sympathy or looking to make a quick buck? No. (Proceeds from this book are going to March of Dimes and other selected charities.) Gilbert has written this book because he regrets what he did for his adored childhood idol. He can no longer find any excuse for how he has shielded O. J. Simpson, and he is determined to tell the full truth, including:
-O. J.'s late-night confession to Gilbert
-How Gilbert was responsible for O. J.'s hand not fitting the murder glove
-Why O. J. murdered Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman (it was more than jealousy)
-Why Gilbert defended O. J. for so long-and what finally convinced him he could do so no longer
- How O. J. ignored his financial obligations to the Goldman family and milked the tabloids for money
-The real reason why an armed O. J. burst in on the memorabilia collectors in Las Vegas (Gilbert had what O. J. was looking for)
Told with searing candor, no one comes out of this book with his reputation intact-including Gilbert's own. But he casts a glaring light on how celebrity can corrupt, how power can mislead, and how friendship and loyalty can be perverted. His book is meant to set the record straight, to lay to rest the ghosts of that dreadful night that have haunted him ever since, and to now play what little part he can to forward the process of justice.
So why is Gilbert speaking out now? Has he gone from sinner to saint? Is he making a play for sympathy or looking to make a quick buck? No. (Proceeds from this book are going to March of Dimes and other selected charities.) Gilbert has written this book because he regrets what he did for his adored childhood idol. He can no longer find any excuse for how he has shielded O. J. Simpson, and he is determined to tell the full truth, including:
-O. J.'s late-night confession to Gilbert
-How Gilbert was responsible for O. J.'s hand not fitting the murder glove
-Why O. J. murdered Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman (it was more than jealousy)
-Why Gilbert defended O. J. for so long-and what finally convinced him he could do so no longer
- How O. J. ignored his financial obligations to the Goldman family and milked the tabloids for money
-The real reason why an armed O. J. burst in on the memorabilia collectors in Las Vegas (Gilbert had what O. J. was looking for)
Told with searing candor, no one comes out of this book with his reputation intact-including Gilbert's own. But he casts a glaring light on how celebrity can corrupt, how power can mislead, and how friendship and loyalty can be perverted. His book is meant to set the record straight, to lay to rest the ghosts of that dreadful night that have haunted him ever since, and to now play what little part he can to forward the process of justice.
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Reviews for How I Helped O. J. Get Away With Murder
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a story about loss - Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman lost their lives and the author, Mike Gilbert, lost his hero and idol. The O.J. Simpson murder trial was billed as the trial of the century, and indeed during 1994-1995 the story dominated the news. This is a history of what went on behind the scenes.O.J. was Mike Gilbert's idol. He wanted to be just like him, but he lacked the athletic skills to be a professional football player. When he got a chance to be O.J.'s marketing manager, Mike was star struck, so much so that Simpson could do no wrong in Gilbert's eyes. That explains why Mike, and several other people, stood by O.J. for so long, despite the overwhelming evidence of his guilt. The book goes into Gilbert's history with Simpson, the murder trial and aftermath, and eventually the split between the two. Gilbert puts forth his theory of how the murders went down based on his knowledge of the parties involved. Gilbert claims it was his idea how to get the bloody gloves to not fit when O.J. tried them on, which was a major coup for the defense. The book explains how keeping his fans happy was paramount to O.J. and thus how surprised he was at the treatment he received from the public after the verdict was rendered. But Gilbert's eyes were finally opened to O.J.'s true nature, which caused an irrevocable split in their relationship.It is a sad story, both for the loss of life and the loss of a hero. In the end, O.J.'s ego landed him in prison for an offense unrelated to the murders. Throughout most of the book, the Goldman family was portrayed in a negative light. But in the end, Gilbert apologized to the family for his treatment of them. It was an interesting read and shed some light on this tragic story. I rate this as a three star read.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great story but poor narration it's slow and wooden that's what cost it a star
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What an awesome retelling of one of the saddest stories in our history! Mike Gilbert is honest and heartfelt. The book is fantastic. Mike's honesty about his relationship with OJ and the things he experienced afterwards is so eye-opening. I look forward to listening to this book a second time.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So much detail. If you ever had doubts about OJ’s innocence this is a must read. Can’t believe how the jury found him not guilty with all the evidence stacked against him. Pays to be rich and famous
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5decent book, although the reader sounded like a robot and at times was annoying
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5After listening to this book, I was even more disgusted than after listening to O.J.'s book. In this one, I found out a lot more about the volatility of O.J. and Nicole's relationship, as well as about the events that led up to the murders. I also learned why the gloves didn't fit during the trial (the author suggested that O.J. not take his arthritis medication). There were SO many disturbing revelations in this book, making me even more disgusted with the so-called "dream team" as well as O.J.