Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Faye D. Resnick (Author), Mike Walker (Collaborator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1994

Now the world can hear Nicole Brown Simpson speak in her own voice, in this private diary. Here is a tragic story of a woman trapped in a violent cycle of fear and abuse. 2 cassettes.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This much-publicized and highly sensational ``instant'' book by one of the closest confidantes of O.J. Simpson's slain ex-wife may well leave readers wondering, ``With friends like that, who needs enemies?'' Dedicated by Resnick (a self-proclaimed serious substance abuser) to ``the most wonderful friend I have ever known, and to women everywhere who are trapped in corrosive and humiliating relationships like the one Nicole did not survive,'' this tabloidy tell-all seems to dish as much dirt on Nicole as it does on her ex-husband, whom Resnick appears convinced murdered her best friend and Ron Goldman. Co-written by Walker, who works for the National Enquirer, the book is chock-full of details about the doomed couple's lives: O.J.'s uncontrollable temper, ego and possessiveness; Nicole's physical yearnings for tequila, Kansas City Chiefs football star Marcus Allen (who is a longtime friend of O.J.'s) and slain waiter Ron Goldman, who Resnick insists did not have an affair with her murdered girlfriend, but whom she felt certain Nicole was ``inevitably'' going to ``do.'' The book, which includes a brief chapter chronicling the night shortly before the murders when Resnick and Nicole fell into each other's arms and experimented with lesbian sex, altruistically concludes with a section offering a state-by-state listing of Help Line phone numbers for female victims of domestic violence. Photos.

Copyright 1994 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Newstar Pr; 2nd edition (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155144061X
• ISBN-13: 978-0787103392
• ASIN: 078710339X
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars YUCK!, June 30, 2001

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Becky - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted (Hardcover)

This woman considered herself to be Nicole's best friend. Poor Nicole. Because if that was true, and this woman was Nicole's best friend, then I wonder what her enemies were like? If the revelations in this book are true, then Nicole was nothing more than a bisexual man leach with who was kissed more times than the Pope's ring. What kind of friend would write such a trashy and expoitative book, whether true or not, mere months after a friend's brutal murder? What kind of friend would want to cash in on this terrible tragedy? The money that Resnick was paid for writing this book is, in my mind, blood money. I hope she's happy. If this woman was a true friend, she would have fought for justice for Nicole with dignity, love, and compassion, and NOT write this garbage, which serves nobody and does nothing but bring more pain and sorrow to the unspeakably victimised.

It's bad enough that the so called "Dream Team" and her murdering ex-husband trashed Nicole so badly in the wake of the murders and during the criminal and civil trials. But when this person was a so-called friend, it is just inexcuseable. Poor Nicole. I don't think she'll ever rest in peace.

For a glimpse of the real Nicole, read the things that her family has said about her. And for a glimpse of the reality of her relationship with her murdering husband, read the book "Raging Heart" by Sheila Weller. I wonder if book burnings are still conducted? If they are, this one should be at the top of the pile.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Written by A FRIEND?, October 1, 2010

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Black Swan "The Lady B" (In The Air) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted (Hardcover)

I did not obsessively follow the O.J. Simpson trial but while visiting the library I discovered this book. As a student I am interested in trauma and was curious how this book would add to my psychology studies. Well not much. This book is poorly written with the author skipping around events so often that it is hard to keep up with where Nicole Brown is in her relationship with O.J. Simpson. The authors tone fluctuates from caring best friend to envious sexual rival. There were many typos throughout the book and Nicole Brown is very poorly depicted. Nicole Brown Simpson is described as a hypocritical, sex crazed dependent women. It would seem that a friend would try to place her in a more flattering light. However, the book has two merits: it is an EASY read and it does provide (a somewhat questionable) insight into the life of the rich and privileged. Mrs. Resnick was able to humanize Nicole and provide some details into Nicole's sad life. Yet, the flaws are many and they take away from the overall book. I borrowed it from the library and if you want to read it I suggest you do the same. PLEASE FOR YOUR SAKE DON'T BUY THIS BOOK.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pure Trash, March 31, 2010

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night book owl (Thousand Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted (Hardcover)

"Lovely" Faye jumped on the bandwagon after the murders to publish this trash as soon as possible to gain notoriety and profit. She sure did not do her so-called best friend Nicole any favors.
Part of this narrative is spent in praising herself, at the same time she paints a picture of promiscuity, lesbian encounters, drugs and party, party, party. Where are their kids when these damaged and selfish women are out partying, sleeping around and drinking, and she has the nerve to paint herself as a good mother.
This book is disgusting and so is Faye Resnick.