How I Helped O.J. Get Away With Murder: The Shocking Inside Story of Violence, Loyalty, Regret, and Remorse Kindle Edition

This 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.

If you watched OJ: Made in America and heard Gilbert admit his involvement with both the glove incident during the trial, and his recollection of OJ telling him one night after the acquittal that he did kill Nicole-you need to hear his whole story. It is hard not to believe his story, but there is -to my knowledge-and collaborating evidence or statements to back him up. It is a page turner.

While this guy comes across as apologetic at first about his involvement with OJ, read between the lines. He admits he was a scumbag who fed off of OJ. When OJ lost it all, his meal ticket also went away, so now he writes a book in desperation? Again if you read this book, read between the lines. By the end of the book, you will see all the things he did what he said was to help OJ conceal his crime, but what he was making his own bank from all of this. It is convoluted, and in parts delusional. Always making it seem as if OJ saw him as an equal. But what I see is a leech. When he got into OJ's circle, he wasn't there to be this saintly good guy looking out for OJ's best interest, it was all what Mike Gilbert could glean. The whole "poor us" after OJ was acquitted nonsense will make you VOMIT. How he tries to make the reader feel sorry that OJ lost his house was also a VOMIT marker. No! Gilbert's book is his addiction to OJ, a desperate attempt to still use him for money. And finally? He mentions having his kids around this monster, the fact that he went to great lengths to hide OJ's things question to ask would he also have hidden let's say a murder weapon and some bloody clothes and shoes for him as well? From the sounds of it, the guy would have blindly done anything for OJ as long as OJ was popular and paid up.

I found the book to be intriguing. Gilbert's willingness to so openly accept responsibility for his part in the acquittal is a refreshing take, especially after just having read "If I Did It", which was just as interesting, but remained very self-involved, "Poor me, poor O.J.," and untruthful, "I was a battered husband," etc. On one hand, you have the murderer who refuses to admit the truth and personifies the word "deniability", then on the other, you have a person with first-hand knowledge of matters, who refused to live another day without coming clean with his part in it. Yes, I'm certain Gilbert made a pretty penny off of this, but I believe his apologies, especially when he's speaking directly to the Goldman's. Whether or not the Goldman's believe him is another matter.

Interesting to read and I congratulate the author for breaking his ties, acknowledging his part and seeking redemption. I think the author's viewpoint mostly comes from what he heard from O.J. (who is a known liar and sociopath) himself. So, it's not entirely credible, which is why I give it 3 stars. But, I love that he states that the only hero of everyone in this story is Ron Goldman... who is the only one who stood up to O.J. when no one else would or could. What a lesson and what a hero!.

This was such an interesting book, I couldn't put it down and read it within a few hours. I've wondered all these years how he managed to get away with these 2 cold blooded gruesome murders, now I know. I've recently had 2 bosses that turned out to be psycopathic narcissists, they're so charismatic in public and everyone loves them, everyone wants to be around them - until they reveal their real selves. I can understand how people around him helped him and wanted to believe that he was innocent, not to mention how much their lifestyles would change without their flow of income provided by him. I'm so glad ultimately that the Goldman family won in the Civil trial, and in an attempt to stop the Goldmans receiving expensive memorabilia O.J landed himself behind bars where he belongs.

Some of it self-serving, but more hard truths and honest reflection. Some info even OJ buffs may not have heard before. Well written and easy to read, quite the page turner. Last page is worthy.... A thumbs up read! I would recommend it to anyone, OJ buff or just interested in how people tick...

After reading Marsha Clark's excellent book I decided I wanted a different perspective on OJ. This is written as an apology to the Brown and Goldman families. The author admits he lost his way in representing OJ. Since the book is some what an confessional about his life with OJ, I deducted one star for not fully admitting his motivation for working with OJ.

Anyone who wants to read a first hand account of what Simpson is really like must read this book. Well written and very moving. The author is another victim of Simpson's charisma and Jekyll and Hyde character. At least now we can see the monster for what he is .The author has been so honest about his own actions and mistakes. A very interesting read.

Whether you like the fact that Mike Gilbert aided OJ Simpson to get away with murder, I enjoyed this book. Full of personal information on OJ and Nicole which I haven't read before. I imagine Mike needs the money now that O J Simpson isn't earning vast amounts of money on which he earned commission. However, that said, I do think it is written honestly and I did enjoy it. A GOOD READ

Not a lot new and read most everything on the subject. Don't believe lots of it and you think why didn't you say so at the time.For OJ bores like me its worth read for everyone else read with a large pinch of salt.Move on .... oh and he did it by the way did OJ !!!

Excellent read. Factual easy read. Recommend for non fiction reader.

This is a very enlightening account.It is an enjoyable read.I had trouble putting it down. Very well written.