Nicole Brown Simpson: the Private Diary of a Life Interrupted

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Fascinating read into the insight of Nicole Ann Simpson and her relationship with her ex husband OJ Simpson. I purchased this after watching the ACS OJ Simpson series as I wanted further insight into what their relationship was like and by the revelations in this book, it was very toxic. Nicole above all seemed to be a fantastic mother and my thoughts go out to her children who are now adults who grew up without their incredible mother.

Pretty real feelings, amazing period of time. Actually really worth revisiting that period of time given women’s voices are actually starting to be heard. Nicole Brown Simpson, beautiful daughter mother wife friend sister in Shane because of domestic violence - pain and shame - yet she was incredibly brave and strong. A babe at just 17 when she met this revolting heroes, misogynistic man who sees women as his to own - this is a book written fir all young women to read to stand up and see the predator within the man who makes controlling you feel like he loves you!!!

Faye Resnick, the author, wrote two books about her involvement with the O. J. Simpson murders. She was a regular companion and best friend of Nicole Brown, who was wife of celebrity O. J. Simpson from 1985 until their divorce in 1992.I read Faye's second book first: "Shattered: In the Eye of the Storm." It was okay, but it was my sixth consecutive book about the Simpson case and much of its information was old stuff. I was lucky to read it first because if I had read it after her first book, the title of which I abbreviate as "Private Diary," I would have been disappointed. Despite amazon.com's average ratings, 4.5 for "Shattered" and 2.9 for "Private Diary," the latter was much more pleasing. (Ratings are as posted on 5/11/2011.)If it were not nonfiction, "Private Diary" would be a decent romance novel, with a tragic ending. The story is brought to life by two beauty-queen caliber Hollywood socialites, the very dearest of friends, who mingle their selves and their families in the social milieu surrounding the famous O. J. Simpson.At the University of Southern California he won the ultimate college award for football, the Heisman Trophy. In the National Football League he set running records en route to inclusion in the Hall of Fame. After retiring he became a football commentator for national television, an actor, and the commercial figurehead for Hertz Rent-A-Car. He was recognized on sight by Los Angeles policemen, who automatically treated him with special deference.Faye and Nicole shared good times in Simpson's estate, Simpson's condos on the beach and in New York, villas in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), fancy restaurants, and the ski resort of Aspen, Colorado. And they shared bad times too. That is, Faye shared them vicariously as Nicole told her about them.Mr. Celebrity wanted to go out, and so did Nicole. But not as much. She also wanted to spend time at home with her two kids. So Simpson went out without her. Since his image would be tarnished if the paparazzi caught him socializing without a cool babe in tow, he was forced to do some womanizing. Alas, the woes a man endures for his mate! And he blamed Nicole. When Nicole disapproved of his womanizing, Mr. Celebrity got angry. Sometimes he got physical, and I don't mean sex. I mean giving Nicole black eyes, trapping her in the closet, throwing wine bottles at her--that kind of thing.The story twists and turns here and there, though its overall path is downhill into darkness. It might pass as good fiction because one of our heroines survives to become a crusader against domestic violence. It does excel as nonfiction because it narrates a convincing evolution of motive for murder.If you are not convinced after reading this account by glamorous Faye Resnick, read Jeffrey Toobin, "The Run of His Life," and Daniel Petrocelli, "Triumph of Justice." After that, if you are still not convinced, try psychotherapy."Private Diary" has a charming collection of photos, including Nicole's favorite of her little girl Sydney and little boy Justin, which she posted on her refrigerator.I should probably credit the streamlined, easy-to-read writing style to Faye's ghost writer, National Enquirer columnist Mike Walker.

I really liked it, although I am definitely sad for Nicole and Ron. Written by Nicole's best friend Faye Resnick, it is a definite insider's memory of her best friend, the friendship they (and Kris Jenner and The Kardashians etc.) shared right up to the night of the murders. In fact, Faye was the last person to speak with Nicole. They had a long phone conversation, just before Ron and Nicole were murdered. Therefore it is definitely a quick read. I found once I got into it, it was difficult to set down. I recommend it. Michael Hargarten