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by Gregg Olsen (Author) "IN REALITY IT was the tony homes of Lemon Heights perched on the scorched hills above Tustin that gave the city the nickname The Beverly..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc.; St. Martin's Paperbacks Ed edition (31 Aug 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312970129
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312970123
  • Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 4.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 23,345 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Wonderfully researched...Searing and brilliant...A must-read!"-- Ann Rule, bestselling author of "Bitter Harvest"


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The true case of the young teacher, Mary Kay Letourneau, imprisoned for child rape, after falling in love with one of her own sixth-grade students.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Untangling the Tangled Web, 20 Aug 1999
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Having been intimately involved in the Mary Kay Letourneau debacle, I awaited the release of this book with fear and trepidation. Would the author be fair? Would his objectivity be swayed by her seemingly mesmerizing charm, as it had other journalists who had interviewed her? Would he see through the fog of her "love story" and help piece together the truth? Happily, Gregg has delivered an impressive piece of investigative journalism that far exceeds my expectations. He has done an incredible job of keeping his objectivity and allowing the reader to decide for him or herself the "truth". I see a tragedy of epic proportions, drawn out through snapshots into her life that reveal the true essence of who Mary Kay Letourneau REALLY is, not the love struck martyr she wants everyone to believe she is, nor the horrifying monster the prosecutors think she is. Well done, Gregg!! I read it in one evening - and the details pierced my heart. A must read for ANYONE who has followed this story, no matter what their opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gregg Olsen is an excellent writer., 30 Aug 1999
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I loved the book, I couldn't put it down. I have read three of Gregg Olsen's books and all of them have been excellent. I look forward to reading the rest of his books and any more that he puts out. He places a different light on what happened behind the scenes with Mary Kay Letourneau and her lover. Not everything is black and white and Gregg Olsen proved it. He did a lot of research and is good about not being bias in his writing. I recommend this book and any other books that he has written. I look forward to anything else he may produce in the future. Gregg, keep up the good work. I'm not much of an author follower but you and Ann Rule may change me yet!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A serious and balanced book., 14 Aug 1999
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Gregg Olsen has done an incredible job of piecing together the facts. If Loving You is Wrong puts everything else that has been written about Mary Kay Letourneau to shame. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about the case or are just plain sick of hearing about it, this book will grab you and make you think.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the spirit of love
this story maybe represent the life which we would like to have it, to have the real feelings which we need it, even we may faces many problems, but who love, he must do the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the background that was needed about this case.
I am also a former Psychiatric Nurse, and the clues that the author picked up on throughout the book are very much to his credit. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vili is ruined.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great curl-yourself-up read!
Again, Greg Olsen has done it. As a true crime fan (I have read them all), he is simply the best. All the questions were answered regarding this strange criminal. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars TRAGIC
I could not put this book down! It was very well researched and provided a lot of information and insight into why Mary fell in love with a 13 year old. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Closure
For anyone, even remotely associated with this situation, you will find much needed closure. For everyone else, it provides much needed clarity! Thanks Gregg
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gregg Olsen has once again triumphed...
True to his previous true crime successes, Gregg Olsen has once again triumphed with "If Loving You is Wrong. Read more
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