I'm going to buy I did it: Confessions of a Killer by the Goldman Family. I'm going to read it from cover to cover and probably will do it in one sitting. Yes, I want to know the truth behind the horrific murders of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson and I believe, this book tells a story of truths.

I'm an avid sports fan. I grew up watching and hearing all about OJ Simpson. Today, my children hear about him too. They listen as we tell stories about his football career and how great he was on the field. Then, they ask questions and when they do, we're unable to answer them because there isn't any explanation to offer. Perhaps, now there is at least some kind of excuse.

My belief is that the Goldman family will see a substantial amount of profit from OJ's book. My hope is that they'll get every penny they deserve and then some. As for OJ Simpson? The truth is going to set him free, and I believe it was the only reason he wrote this particular book. Why else would someone come out with such arrogance and write about a murder believed to be committed by the one writing the original book?

If you decide to buy I did it: Confessions of a Killer, remember who wrote the original manuscript as you read through the book. Think about the lives destroyed and the glove that supposedly just "didn't fit". Think about the men and women who fought to bring about justice and how one attorney, allowed the jury to look at a glove rather than whether or not all the other elements of the case fit.

Today, OJ Simpson is back in the news. Flip on CNN or Fox News and listen. Even now, on a day when the world should be focused on the Goldman book, OJ is looking for the limelight. The book, after all, was written by him. He wants his ten more minutes of fame and he'll do what it takes to get it.

People, wake up, OJ Simpson was not guilty because there was reasonable doubt. He wasn't proven guilty because of his name and many claims to fame. Still, even though he walked away an innocent man, he's been living with his own hell.

When you consider buying I did it: Confessions of a Killer, consider this and ask yourself about your own beliefs. You've heard the adage that the "truth will set you free" and I for one, believe that it can if someone's heart is open to it but can the truth set OJ free? Maybe not. After all, he was above the law, and maybe he is above honesty as well.

Still, I hope you'll ask yourself this question. When OJ Simpson put pen to paper what was his purpose? Why did he do it? Why write a harrowing story about the murders of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson? I think there's a viable answer to each. Perhaps he was indeed looking for retribution. If so, then congratulations OJ and company. Today is your day of reckoning and may the truth set you free.

Copyright © 2007 Susan Smith Alvis

About the Author

Susan Alvis is an author writing in various genres. Her work can be found at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Fictionwise, and many other outlets online and off. Visit her at MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/susanalvis where you'll find a lot of articles of interest in the coming year. You can also see her latest book, Friends Unlikely by visiting http://fictionwise.com/eBooks/SusanSmithAlviseBooks.htm.