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Summary: the curse of being Daddy's little girl...
Review: 'If You Really Loved Me' is a fascinating true life account of a young teenager who admits to killing her stepmother at the request of her father (..hence the title of the book). Such an incredulous premise comes to life with Ann Rule's balanced, well-judged telling of the murderous incident, confessions, trials and post-mortems. This is perhaps Ann Rule's best work after 'Stranger Beside Me'.Too often Ann Rule's books seem to be promoted and packaged as something akin to a telemovie film script - that is, more like tabloid material than true journalism. And sometimes the contents of Ann's books don't rise above the lurid packaging. But 'If You Really Loved Me' is truly a moving, shocking story. One can't help but feel empathy for the trusting daughter and total disgust for the manipulative daughter. Strongly recommended.
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Summary: Ann Rule at her best
Review: After seeing several "true crime" shows on the Brown Case I ordered Ann's book. I had been a fan of hers for several years but hadn't read this story yet. She brings the people involved in this case to life. What David Brown did to his family is unthinkable. He molested his wife's sister, he manipulated his 14 year old daughter into killing his wife and then sat back and enjoyed his freedom and the insurance money from the death of his wife. While he lounged in a nearly 1/2 a million dollar home, now married to his late wife's sister, his daughter sat in the Ventura School (a youth prison). If not for three men, who went above and beyond the call of duty, David Brown would never have been convicted. Kudos to Jay Newell, Jeoff Robinson and Fred McLean. And to Cinnamon Brown for breaking the silence. Ann Rule weaves a story so incredible and so vivid you will not be able to put the book down till you're done! Bravo, Ann, on another truly exceptional book.
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Summary: Ann Rule at her best
Review: After seeing several "true crime" shows on the Brown Case I ordered Ann's book. I had been a fan of hers for several years but hadn't read this story yet. She brings the people involved in this case to life. What David Brown did to his family is unthinkable. He molested his wife's sister, he manipulated his 14 year old daughter into killing his wife and then sat back and enjoyed his freedom and the insurance money from the death of his wife. While he lounged in a nearly 1/2 a million dollar home, now married to his late wife's sister, his daughter sat in the Ventura School (a youth prison). If not for three men, who went above and beyond the call of duty, David Brown would never have been convicted. Kudos to Jay Newell, Jeoff Robinson and Fred McLean. And to Cinnamon Brown for breaking the silence. Ann Rule weaves a story so incredible and so vivid you will not be able to put the book down till you're done! Bravo, Ann, on another truly exceptional book.
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Summary: five stars
Review: Ann rule is the best so of course this book is great
I live about a mile from where all of this happened.
the jail is just down past Harbor where Disney Land is.
And if you have seen a picture of David Brown this guy is not good looking at all. I can not see why any of these girls/women thought he was so wonderful. yuck.
He is a user & a looser. And a murderer.
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Summary: Creepy dad, sochiopath, compulsive liar
Review: Ann Rule writes another gripping true crime book exposing corruption in a vile family. A father who gives his 14-year-old daughter handfuls of drugs before manipulating her into killing her stepmother "If she really loved him." Worse yet, the man marries the dead wife's sister, only two years older than his daughter. Is that enough for him? No, then he plots for THIS wife's death. Or does he? Is it all a crazy, messed up teen-ager who then tries to commit suicide? A father couldn't be so horrible that he'd try to kill his own daughter with drugs to cover up the murder of his wife? Readers will have to dig into this book to know. Very detailed, written like a novel, a great read! Also a Lifetime movie, but the book's way better! I read an updated version with an afterword from 2002 from Ms. Rule. Nice to know what these people are doing now! And praise goes to the investigator and DA who wouldn't let a "simple" murder go without digging further!
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Summary: Read this one many times!
Review: Ann Rule,you are the best true crime writer around!This book has got to be my alltime favourite (english spelling,sorry it's where I was born).I have read this book so many times and I am always really into it.It has been read by a lot of my friends too and they love it.Lots of twists and plots,tons to keep the reader interested!If you only read one book in your life,make sure it's this one.There is also a great movie on this story too,although the book is much better.
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Summary: Ann Rule: More blah, blah, blah
Review: Cinnamon D. Brown was a good kid and she deserved a break. Born to teenage parents, Cinnamon early on became a "daddy's girl." Her parents divorced when she was small and so her time spent with her father, David Brown was limited. David Brown was a ruthless, cruel, cold and calculating sociopath. He was married a total of six times (twice to the same woman) and appeared to be unable to sustain adult relationships. His wives were put to pasture before they hit 25 and it is his wife Linda who suffers most of all. David used psychological pressure on Cinnamon to kill Linda. Cinnamon, then 14, does so. She is arrested and serves time in a California Youth Authority center. Meanwhile, David is living the good life by marrying Linda's younger sister and making a good living in the computer industry. Fortunately, David's crimes are brought to light. Witnesses come forward and it is the "biker witness" who wins everybody's heart. Suffering from AIDS and wanting to do the right thing, this witness comes through like the cavalry. He is a good lesson that friends come in all forms. I was glad that Cinnamon was finally released from the CYA. She was a good kid who really needed a break. At last count, I read that she had recently married and had a child. I also read that she completed her degree. Cinnamon is truly a success story and I prayed for her release and for her happy life for years.
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Summary: Especially enjoyed this one
Review: I have read every book Ann Rule has published and she is, without doubt, one of the very best crime writers ever. I didn't really realize this until I had read a couple of other true murder stories written by others, and only then, by comparison, could I appreciate her superlative talent in her field.
This book was especially interesting to me because I live not far from where this all happened, and I followed it daily in the media. Knowing only what the media had put forth, it was fascinating to get the inside story and the followup.
One of the great things about Ms. Rule's books compared to others is the inclusion of pictures. She always has pictures of the victim and family, the prosecutors and persons pivotal in solving and trying the case, and of course, pictures of the murderer. In most of the books by other writers, there were no pictures at all. I didn't realise how important and valuable the pictures were to the entire story until I read books about murderers and their victims in which there were no pictures!
I eagerly await every book Ann Rule writes. If true murder stories are your interest, satisfaction guaranteed with this book--and anything Ann Rule writes!
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Summary: Especially enjoyed this one
Review: I have read every book Ann Rule has published and she is, without doubt, one of the very best crime writers ever. I didn't really realize this until I had read a couple of other true murder stories written by others, and only then, by comparison, could I appreciate her superlative talent in her field.
This book was especially interesting to me because I live not far from where this all happened, and I followed it daily in the media. Knowing only what the media had put forth, it was fascinating to get the inside story and the followup.
One of the great things about Ms. Rule's books compared to others is the inclusion of pictures. She always has pictures of the victim and family, the prosecutors and persons pivotal in solving and trying the case, and of course, pictures of the murderer. In most of the books by other writers, there were no pictures at all. I didn't realise how important and valuable the pictures were to the entire story until I read books about murderers and their victims in which there were no pictures!
I eagerly await every book Ann Rule writes. If true murder stories are your interest, satisfaction guaranteed with this book--and anything Ann Rule writes!
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Summary: If You Really Loved Me: A True Story of Desire and Murder
Review: If you like true crime you'll like ann rule shes the best i read all of her book i can get my hands on and this is one of the best
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