Confessions of a Hollywood P. I. [Hardcover]

Don Crutchfield (Author), Gene Busnar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1997

James Ellroy chose Don Crutchfield as the main character in Blood's a Rover for good reason. Don and his Wheel Men have been a part of the private investigation world for decades. This is a revealing book covering fascinating inside stories of the effect of fame and fortune on young people raised in Hollywood and their lives in the spotlight as stars or children of the stars. these riveting stories expose the trauma they face being assaulted by unstable parents torn apart by violent custody battles and destroyed by drugs. Don Crutchfield knows the facts better than any tabloid ever could. For three decades he has been regarded as Hollywood's top private investigator to the stars. His list of clients reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood. Don has selected the most provocative cases from his extensive files including those involving Michael Jackson O.J. Simpson Roseanne Barr and many more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Every Word is right on the money. --Jerry Lewis

This is a tell-all book that really tells the truth. Crutchfield was there and he sets the record straight with insight, compassion and stern judgement when deserved. --Bob Strauss, Los angeles Daily News

From the Publisher

Every word is right on the money. -Jerry Lewis This is a tell-all book that really tells the truth. Crutchfield was there and he sets the record straight with insight compassion and stern judgment when deserved

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: S.O.S. Publishing; 1St Edition edition (October 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935016066
• ISBN-13: 978-0935016062
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,723,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'd give it a B+ rating, August 26, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Confessions of a Hollywood P. I. (Hardcover)

I thought this book was pretty good. Don Crutchfield wrote as if he was talking to you. If you like gossip and juicy hearsay, this is the book for you. He has inside stories to the Beatles, Marlon Brando, Terry Moore, Jerry Lewis, Michael Jackson, and more.

I've read other "tell all" books before, but what I thought Don brought, that other autthors couldn't, was a objective perspective to these celebrities' lives. As far as I know, these stories are true but I'm sure a little embellished.

The one thing that got on my nerves was the way Don always came out as the hero, the one guy who was right, "If if wasn't for me...". That theme was all worn out by Chapter 3.

Overall, just fun, light entertainment.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An insightful book on the career of a legendary Hollywood PI, November 17, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Confessions of a Hollywood P. I. (Hardcover)

I disagree with the review which states Don over uses his poetic license to show the reader he "saves the day", that's what private investigators do. People hire private investigators to succeed, and that's what Don does. Crutchfield captures the essence of the "old guard" gum shoe. The old guard uses congnition instead of ammunition. I purchased Don's book in Boca Raton, FL recently while I was conducting a case, and found it to be well written, certainly in the style of a very professional private investigator. The case histories and side commentary really hits home. I look forward to some day in which I can meet Don and tell him how much he's influenced my career. Patrick K. Collard Collard Investigations Internationale, LLC