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Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin's Crosshairs [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Levi Johnston
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September 20, 2011
Best known as Bristol Palin’s baby daddy and Sarah Palin’s favorite whipping boy, Levi Johnston sets out to clear his name and—with any luck—end his run as Alaska’s most hated man. 

Promising hockey player and Governor Palin’s almost son-in-law, Levi Johnston was eighteen when Palin became the vice presidential nominee. His unique place as Bristol’s live-in boyfriend provided him a true insider’s view of what was going on behind closed doors.  And how Sarah’s public views were often at odds with her home values. It makes it all the more curious that Sarah eventually turned her anger directly on Levi, after losing her ticket to the White House 

    After being bullied, lied about, and outspent in the courts when he attempted to bond with his new son, Tripp, Levi Johnston now is ready to set the record straight. 

    Deer in the Headlights is a poignant, at times very funny, and fascinating tale of a boy thrust into the media spotlight and now figuring out how to be an adult and a dad. Johnston, ever honest, had a unique window into Palintology at a critical time; he sat in the family’s living room and paid attention. Not bitter and never petty, Levi shares his story.    

    As Lawrence O'Donnell of MSNBC so aptly put it: “I love that kid. He's honest, he's straightforward, he's not embarrassed.”


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About the Author

Levi Johnston was born in a tiny Alaskan town perched on the edge of untamed wilderness. Johnston, twenty-one, has been an outdoorsman since he was big enough to hold a fishing rod and aim a rifle. He has worked as an electrician’s apprentice and roustabout in Port Valdez and on Alaska’s North Slope. After his appearance as an honorary Palin family member at the 2008 Republican National Convention, Johnston modeled for Playgirl and was profiled in GQ, Vanity Fair, and New York Magazine and a guest on Today, The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, and Larry King Live. He is the father of a young son, Tripp, and lives in his hometown of Wasilla.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone (September 20, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1451651651
  • ASIN: B006W3Z0TA
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #662,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I'm an Alaskan hunter and fisherman. I also am the father of Sarah Palin's grandson. This has cast me in an unintended role in America's most delicious drama

I have gone from being Sarah Palin's second son, as she used to call me, to her favorite punching bag...little better than a pile of squirrel scat. To correct the image she's painted, and hoping I'll have decent access to my son, I'm revealing uncomplimentary information. I'm doing this so my boy, in a decade or two, will know the true story--and can feel good about his dad. It's a choice, Sarah or me.

To know how this strange mess came to be, readers need to learn who I am, where I came from, and where I'm going. My childhood in the Land of the Northern Star; my bond with the males of my family and my love for my mother and my sister--all play a part in my story. Reporting my tale makes me both laugh and cry; it is the truth.


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126 of 165 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just an Alaskan! September 22, 2011
Format:Hardcover
I just finished Levi's rendition of his 5 years of hell dealing with the Palin/Heath family. While his lack of sophistication is obvious, his love for Tripp is overwhelming. He tells his story with honesty and clarity, that may never win awards but is an "easy read" and so believable.
Living in Wasilla I know for a FACT that his story is valid, accurate, and humble. My only criticism would be the minimizing of his "wild-child" high school antics---remember I live here!

The Heaths and Palins are more despicable than we imagined. The lack of parenting has been a well-known fact around town but never realized how ugly Todd really is to people. Sarah's motivation for "quitting" on all the citizens of Alaska to line her pockets was confirmed. She has been heard saying she "hated" her job but now we see how utterly lazy Sarah Palin really is.

This is a "true" review. After reading how Sarah would "rig" reviews by having friends vote or write a favorable comment under a false name I would encourage you to read the book and make up your own mind.
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36 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read October 8, 2011
By Chamisa
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a good book for some background on Sarah Palin and her family. I highly recommend it. It is earnest and very interesting. I have sympathy for Levi Johnston; it is hard to go against the power people in any community, and especially a small one. The tales Levi tells are typical of what happens in many small towns. What's not typical is how Sarah Palin and her "get them before they get me" outlook grew to such national prominence and influence.
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56 of 76 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice young alaskan fellow over his head September 21, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read this out of a curiosity about all the news stories
with conflicting viewpoints of this young man and his
relationship with Bristol Palin.
It reads like it was written by a young fellow, who I think Levi probably is. a young, fairly sincere fellow who loved the wilderness; hockey; and his family -- had a young girl friend with hopes for their future together. Her mother(sarah palin of course) all of a sudden became a "celebrity" and all their lives changed.
The book is this young fellow thinking about his last few years,
trying to defend his position against someone (Palin) who seems to be known for wanting revenge and perceiving her self as a victim- a tough position for a very young man. I admire how much he cares for his own family and at the end of the book I was left hoping he can have some quality time with his little son and be the kind of father it sounds like he grew up with- a loving, wanting the best for him, Dad. Good luck to Levi as he matures. The book gave me a better view of what life in Alaska/ the oil field, hunting, all that means to those residents.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Levi's Side of the Story
I read this book out of curiosity. I wanted to know Levis side of the story. He includes every single event from before he met the Palins to current day. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dottie Randazzo
5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth at Last!
This was one of the best books I have ever read - I had figured that Sarah was trying to keep Levi and her daughter apart - so sad! Read more
Published 3 months ago by snowshoe36
3.0 out of 5 stars Gift
I bought this for my Husband. He is an avid reader and isn't a fan of Sarah! But he said it was boring. Not the fault of Amazon at all.
Published 4 months ago by bearlee
4.0 out of 5 stars Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Paylin's Crosshairs
Good book. I think he was really telling the truth.He seems like a very nice young man and wanted to get the truth out.
Published 5 months ago by Red
1.0 out of 5 stars You gotta love the back cover.
You gotta love the back cover. If Lawrence O' Donell really said/thinks that this jerk is honest, then he has to be the only person on the planet who thinks this guy has an honest... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jim Guyer
1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Time
Super quick read as there's no deep and meaningful dialogue. Poor writing...wouldnt recommend and consider this one to have been a complete waste of my time and money.
Published 6 months ago by CJG
2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story, VERY poorly written
I read Bristol Palin's book and was interested to hear Levi's side of it....While very interesting to hear all his side of the details, it was VERY hard to read. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CJP
1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time and money.
I despise Sarah Palin as much as the next person, but this book reeks of smug self-assurance. It's no wonder that a book this trite hasn't earned the ex-fiance of Bristol Palin the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Garrett Gravley
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
This was a very interesting book, being another side of the story. I recommended to my mom and daughter and they both loved it, also.
Published 8 months ago by Vicki L. Croxton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read Book
This book is a must read. You really get to see the other side of the story. Levi does not portray himself as a victim in everything he just opens your eyes to what was really... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Becky
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