The Mary Kay Letourneau Affair (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Many in the courtroom sat stunned at the verdict of Judge Linda Lau at the February 6, 1998 hearing..." (more)
Key Phrases: profit from this case, degree rape, head prosecutor, Washington State, Mary Kay Letourneau, Mary Bell (more...)

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Product Description

The Mary Kay Letourneau Affair, by James Robinson, is a fact based new look at one of the most widely publicized sexual abuse cases of the 20th century.

Why would Ms Letourneau, an intelligent, well educated, married mother of four risk everything - her family, her career, her very freedom, for an illicit affair with a thirteen year old boy? Why would the boy's own mother not want Mary to be prosecuted? Is this a love story, a case of sexual abuse, or something else all together?

Mr. Robinson attempts to answer these questions, as well as others in his detailed new book. Summaries and tables are provided to help readers see the minor details and understand all the intricacies of this case.

Perhaps considered by some to be controversial, this book dares to challenge popular opinions and commonly held assumptions, and dig for the truth.

About the Author

James Robinson has worked for a government agency for a number of years and has degrees in chemistry and mathematics. He is actively interested in the field of psychology and has studied the French and German languages. Mr. Robinson believes that many of the ills in today's society are caused by miscommunications between people, and this book is dedicated to decreasing some of these ills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Leathers Publishing (January 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585970581
• ISBN-13: 978-1585970582
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,645,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money!, March 17, 2001

By	S. Marie "smwl" (California) - See all my reviews

What a disappointment! After waiting several weeks for the book to arrive, I was dismayed to see that it's written as more of a college thesis than a straight biography, which is what I thought I was getting. I've ordered several books from Amazon.com before and have been very satisfied. But I'm returning this one. I thought this book would be more like "If Loving You Is Wrong" by Gregg M. Olsen, which I enjoyed reading.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rediculous!, July 27, 2004

By	Dayton "Mark Allen" (Portland) - See all my reviews

As many others have reported, this book just didn't cut it. I've been very interested in the Letourneau case and try to read anything about it, but this book I could have done without.
I'd suggest "If Loving You Is Wrong" by Greg Olson, and "Mass With Mary" by Christina Dress and Letourneau...from the prison. These are two really good books! And these writers seem to know what they're writing about!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Much better book just released, July 22, 2004

By	Diane (Seattle) - See all my reviews

A woman who was in prison with Mary has just written a book called "Mass With Mary - The Prison Years" by Christina Dress. This book kept me up late last night until I finished it. It gives an intimate look at the people, the story, the prison. It has humor and tears. For the first time in years, there is something "different" and new about the Mary Kay Letourneau story to read. Something written from someone close to her, not by writers who are guessing.