In Contempt (Audible Audio Edition) Christopher Darden Christopher A Darden Jess Walter contributor Graymalkin Media Books
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For more than a year, Christopher Darden argued tirelessly for the prosecution, giving voice to the victims in the 0.J. Simpson murder trial. This number-one New York Times best seller is an unflinching look at what the television cameras could not show behind-the-scenes meetings; the deteriorating relationships between the defense and prosecution teams; the taunting, baiting, and pushing matches between Darden and Simpson; the intimate relationship between Darden and Marcia Clark; and the candid factors behind Darden's controversial decision for Simpson to try on the infamous glove, and much more.
Out of the sensational frenzy of "The Trial of the Century" comes this haunting memoir of duty, justice, and the powerful undertow of American racism.
A stunning masterpiece told with brutal honesty and courage.
In Contempt (Audible Audio Edition) Christopher Darden Christopher A Darden Jess Walter contributor Graymalkin Media Books
When the news came blaring through that O.J. Simpson was the suspect in his ex-wife's recent murder, and all the speculation that came with that was interrupting tv and radio programming, I decided not to pay any attention until all the evidence was in and it was a "settled" case. The next year astounded me. It was impossible to not be aware of the trial, and even though I still made no effort to follow the case, the people involved became household names and many of the facts of the case imprinted upon my mind. Once the verdict was announced I was shocked at the stark divide between the way black people and white people in this country reacted and, as time revealed, thought about things in general. I was busy with life and relieved that it was finally over and just hoped we'd heal, as a nation. I never looked into it as a "settled case."Then the tv miniseries aired recently and I caught it. I was amazed how familiar it all felt, and very curious about what was accurate and not, so I started looking at books about the trial in Amazon. I liked what the blurb said about Darden's. It's the first book I've ever read on the subject and I found it remarkably fresh and informative. In addition I found it incredibly insightful about race relations and I feel that is helpful today in a way I never expected from a book about a twenty year old trial. Christopher Darden is a passionate and poetic soul, who tells his own story as he weaves the tale of the trial, so that you're getting an autobiographical insight into his fundamental outlook on life, specifically as it relates to justice and to race, and more specifically racial justice. If you're looking for "just the facts" of the case, you probably won't want to wade through all the extra in this book, but if you like a good read, with depth and subtlety and nuance, you'll enjoy this book. You'll get the nitty gritty of the case and the trial, but you'll be treated, in addition, to the deep insights of a fine mind and a truly decent outlook.
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In Contempt (Audible Audio Edition) Christopher Darden Christopher A Darden Jess Walter contributor Graymalkin Media Books Reviews
I had just finished Marcia Clark's book when I started this. Her book was informative and comprehensive. Mr. Darden's is raw. He tackles the racial subject matter head on and provided me with insight on the black experience good and bad. Definitely worth reading.
Intimate, revealing and engrossing. In Contempt is as much about Chris Darden the man as it is about the OJ Simpson trial. in fact, it could almost be categorized as an autobiography that happens to be framed around "Trial of the Century." You really get a sense of the personal anguish Chris went through during the trial. It's maddening when you consider that he was only doing his job. I appreciated leaning about the bond that Marcia and Chris formed during the trial, Darden's struggle with fatherhood and the pressure he felt as a black man during the trial.
I'd only read one book about the trial prior to reading Mr. Darden's. (Daniel Petrocelli's fantastic, Triumph of Justice) I didn't really expect to learn much more from In Contempt but was pleasantly surprised. It was interesting to learn the glaring (and subtle) differences between the criminal and civil trials. I was already convinced of Simpson's guilt but came away even more repulsed by him and his so-called Dream Team.
It's an older book which I finally got around to reading. Seriously, it is one of the best books that I've read in a long time. Darden is truthful about his early life and upbringing and the challenges he faced inside and outside of the courtroom during the Simpson trial. It is not a boring technical legal manual, and I would highly recommend it for any person interested in how the courts work. I respect the man for his honesty. The book was very well written.
Chris Darden's book related to his experiences in the OJ trial was a very interesting read. Having read other book on the trial, I especially liked Darden's version due to the personal human side he included in his write up. As with others connected to the trial, Darden was facing and contending with a number of personal issues as the trial took over more and more of his time. He walks the reader through some of his personal story that helps the reader understand his reaction to many of the events that come up in the trial related to racism. His perspective on the prosecution, the defense team, and OJ add to the vast array of views and opinions on the trial and is well worth reading.
Seems like a large number of us readers and watchers disagreed with the verdict, and even though it was over 20 years ago now, we are still interested in reviewing the facts and evidence once again to see if there is anything we missed. I like the way Mr. Darden laid it all out in an easy to follow style, exposing what I called a "smoke screen defense" the so-called "dream team" put on. And sadly, it worked, confusing the jurors and leading to a shocking "not guilty" verdict.
I read Marcia Clark's book (written only a year after the trial) and then felt compelled to read Christopher Darden's account.
I loved the writing and was surprised by the first chapters describing his life growing up. It was fascinating to me, as I grew up around the same time only as a white girl who grew up on a farm with not much money. Some things were parallel (such as parents who had lots of kids and no appetite for whining or misbehaving), struggling with wanting to go to college when college was for "rich kids", no money for dentists and other non-necessary things, etc. Except I imagine that growing up black in a white society must have been much much more difficult. And, I think Darden illustrated that very well.
It was great to have two lawyers (Darden and Clark) on the same team give their separate insights from the trial.
If only Judge Ito would write his version, but I don't think that will happen.
When the news came blaring through that O.J. Simpson was the suspect in his ex-wife's recent murder, and all the speculation that came with that was interrupting tv and radio programming, I decided not to pay any attention until all the evidence was in and it was a "settled" case. The next year astounded me. It was impossible to not be aware of the trial, and even though I still made no effort to follow the case, the people involved became household names and many of the facts of the case imprinted upon my mind. Once the verdict was announced I was shocked at the stark divide between the way black people and white people in this country reacted and, as time revealed, thought about things in general. I was busy with life and relieved that it was finally over and just hoped we'd heal, as a nation. I never looked into it as a "settled case."
Then the tv miniseries aired recently and I caught it. I was amazed how familiar it all felt, and very curious about what was accurate and not, so I started looking at books about the trial in . I liked what the blurb said about Darden's. It's the first book I've ever read on the subject and I found it remarkably fresh and informative. In addition I found it incredibly insightful about race relations and I feel that is helpful today in a way I never expected from a book about a twenty year old trial. Christopher Darden is a passionate and poetic soul, who tells his own story as he weaves the tale of the trial, so that you're getting an autobiographical insight into his fundamental outlook on life, specifically as it relates to justice and to race, and more specifically racial justice. If you're looking for "just the facts" of the case, you probably won't want to wade through all the extra in this book, but if you like a good read, with depth and subtlety and nuance, you'll enjoy this book. You'll get the nitty gritty of the case and the trial, but you'll be treated, in addition, to the deep insights of a fine mind and a truly decent outlook.
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