How I Helped O. J. Get Away with Murder

The Shocking Inside Story

By: Mike Gilbert

Narrated by: Mel Foster

The shocking tale told in How I Helped O. J. Get Away with Murder is unlike anything you've read before. It isn't Mike Gilbert's "version" of what happened'; it's the unvarnished truth - the truth about O. J., the murders, and the infamous trial, not as Gilbert imagined or would like it to be, but how it actually was. Gilbert doesn't spare anyone, not even himself - he helped deceive the jury and feels deeply responsible for the "Not Guilty" verdict.

So why is Gilbert speaking out now? Has he gone from sinner to saint? Is he making a play for sympathy or looking to make a quick buck? No. (Proceeds from this book are going to the March of Dimes and other selected charities.) Gilbert has written this book because he regrets what he did for his adored childhood idol. He can no longer find any excuse for how he has shielded O. J. Simpson, and he is determined to tell the full truth, including:

O. J.'s late-night confession to Gilbert

How Gilbert was responsible for O. J.'s hand not fitting the murder glove

Why O. J. murdered Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman (it was more than jealousy)

Why Gilbert defended O. J. for so long - and what finally convinced him he could do so no longer

How O. J. ignored his financial obligations to the Goldman family and milked the tabloids for money

The real reason why an armed O. J. burst in on the memorabilia collectors in Las Vegas (Gilbert had what O. J. was looking for)

Told with searing candor, no one comes out of this book with his reputation intact - including Gilbert. He casts a glaring light on how celebrity can corrupt, how power can mislead, and how friendship and loyalty can be perverted. His book is meant to set the record straight, to lay to rest the ghosts of that dreadful night that have haunted him ever since, and to now play what little part he can to forward the process of justice.

©2008 Mike Gilbert (P)2008 Tantor

Author Should Be Ashamed

The author should be ashamed of himself. He knew all along that Oj was guilty but made money anyway

Excellent!

This was my favorite OJ Simpson book out of others that I have read on the subject. I found it very informative. I believe Mike is truly sorry for the people he has hurt.

Narcissism vs. Sociopathy

Fascinating confession of a former sycophant and recovering individual with (assumed) narcissistic personality disorder. At times, I found myself yelling out loud at the author (compares himself to a merciful nun at one point), and at other times, having deep regard and compassion for his humanity. All and all, he's very intelligent, an excellent story teller and very believable. I admire him for having courage to examine his impact on others and his desire for atonement. I also found myself angry when he succumbs to denial at many points in his story. But denial is the defense mechanism that protects the ego from the horrors of reality. I can only respect him for not taking any money for this book, for cutting ties with former client and for trying his best to be a better version of himself. He saved himself from a darkness that many surrounding that trial did not, could not, or would not find their way out of.

OJ's Inner Circle

Interesting listen if you're interested in the case. Chronicles events through the eyes of OJ's former agent and close friend. The Sleaze is strong with this author--not a character to be admired--but the book seems fairly credible and honest. A good account of the aftermath of the acquittal and how OJ's life fell apart that is extremely self-pitying because the trial cost him his lifestyle. Reminds me of "With Hitler to the End" by Hitler's valet. If you're interested in the Simpson case this will give you unique, obscure details to plug in to the larger story.

interesting.....

I had just finished with the oj book "if I did it" right before starting this one and it's very different...it's just hard to listen to a story of a man making excuses, one after another, knowing OJ killed two people

outstanding

anyone interested in OJ's trial, and acquittal, has got to read this book. this is most certainly a must read. had my full attention thru the entire book. a very good narrator.

A must read.

I’ve read several OJ books from different perspectives, and watched many hours of documentaries related to the case. I believe this is a must read for anyone interested in knowing the truth.

The moments of contrition by the author is refreshing.

I know the story so well, as I lived on the west side of Los Angeles when all of this was happening. I can attest to the affect it had on the local community, as I was probably one of two black men in America, who believed he did it. However, my coworkers and neighbors could not “see” my position and after the verdict, some wrote me off entirely and stopped speaking to me. So I picked up this book because I wanted to learn as much detail as I can as to support my position of seeing Simpson as guilty. The author relies on his perspective as being a long time, friend and agent of Simpson, thus he provides gossipy and juicy snippets of everyone that he ever came into contact with. Some parts were riveting, but even the boring parts had enough continuity to carry you over to the other things that you knew were coming. I like historical books or biographies that fill in a lot of blanks, and rely on actual evidence. The only part where this book fell apart, was toward the end when the author created a scenario as to how Nicole was killed: dialogue, movements, etc. I thought that was a waste.

The Browns are shady.

Interesting to know the Brown family sold topless photos of Nicole to make a buck.

Different perspectives

I listened to this book, but it still leaves a lot of unanswered questions. He said that Oj told him he did it. But I still don’t think Oj did. I believe Oj covered it up for his son. It’s a whole lot of unknowns, but still a good listen if you’re learning about this case.