Boys Will Be Boys: Media, Morality, and the Coverup of the Todd Palin Shailey Tripp Sex Scandal (Volume 1) [Paperback]

Shailey M. Tripp (Author), Vickie Bottoms (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2012

Boys Will Be Boys: Media, Morality and the Cover-up of the Todd Palin Shailey Tripp Sex Scandal is the true story of how Shailey Tripp, a young single mother of two special needs children became sexually involved with Todd Palin, husband of former Alaska Governor and 2008 GOP Vice-Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin. This book explains the many factors that culminated in Shailey becoming not only the mistress of “ Alaska’s First Dude” but also a prostitute working for him which ultimately resulted in Shailey being arrested in March of 2010. However, the story doesn’t end there. After they received an anonymous email, The National Enquirer contacted Shailey regarding her relationship with Todd Palin and even ran a couple of stories about her liaison with him with several follow-up interviews scheduled. All that changed, when at the behest of the Palin’s lawyers, the Anchorage Police Department issued a press release which stated that they had found no evidence of Todd’s involvement with Shailey. From that point on, Shailey was unable to get any media, with the exception of some internet bloggers, to tell her side of things despite the fact that she had proof of her truthfulness and had passed polygraph examinations. Boys Will Be Boys tells the whole story from Shailey’s viewpoint and includes the evidence. A true expose of how the media and even law enforcement agencies kowtow to the wealthy, politically powerful people, Boys Will Be Boys: Media, Morality and the Cover-up of the Todd Palin Shailey Tripp Sex Scandal is a must read.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 26, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 147009102X
• ISBN-13: 978-1470091026
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #991,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

112 of 114 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Todd Palin Exposed February 29, 2012

By Allison

Format:Paperback

In "Boys Will Be Boys" Shailey Tripp proves, with copies of documents and lists of names, that her arrest for prostitution and her introduction to that business had roots in the heart of a famous celebrity "family man." One day after standing next to Sarah Palin as she was sworn in as Alaska's first female governor, this "First Dude" was flirtatiously emailing with a young single mom, Shailey Tripp,and saying "You light up my life." What transpired in the weeks, months and years (2006-2010) that followed did not light up her life in return. Guided by a powerful man into the darkness of selling sex, Ms. Tripp has set herself free and is telling her story. The truth will continue to set her free, and she honestly spills the agonizing, humiliating, and depressing details of life as Todd Palin's commodity. Interstate sex trafficking is no joke. The names she names and emails she released prove this woman means business. In the current political climate of taking away women's rights, Ms. Tripp should become an icon for having the courage to stand up and say "I'm not going to let men define who and what I am and what I do." Once you read it, pass it on. This book belongs in libraries, homeless shelters, and women's clinics where it can speak to those who find themselves enslaved by any unhealthy behaviors, limited by losses or disabilities, or injured by the cruelty of others, as the author once was.

97 of 99 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest,open,and documented February 29, 2012

By mommom

Format:Paperback

Ms Tripp opens up and tells the story that few who stumble and fall into the hard life of a prostitute--what happened,how she got there,who guided to this path.The fact that it was Todd Palin,known as Alaska's "First Dude",is documented with emails and lists.Ms Tripp was a single,struggling, working mother of special needs children,when this man she thought she could trust nudged,pushed,and coerced her into this life.

95 of 97 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Story from a Brave Woman February 29, 2012

By L Jacobs

Format:Paperback

Ms. Tripp shows incredible courage and bravery in the telling of a very painful, true story. She was mistreated, exploited and manipulated by Todd Palin, the Alaska Police Department and several media outlets. Although she passed several polygraph tests and has solid evidence, they tried to discredit her and shut down her down at every turn. Ms. Tripp readily admits she made mistakes. But she did what she had to because of her love for her disabled children. No woman should be treated the way the she has been treated, even if they have made some bad choices in their lives. She bravely stands up for herself in this book and should be commended for that..

I hope this book and this story get the recognition and coverage it deserves. Her story is shocking, sad and empowering to women, all at the same time.