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Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is Guilty
by
Anne Bird
The story no-one else can tell. Scott Peterson's sister gives her account of his marriage and his disturbing behaviour - and tells how she realised that her brother was capable of murder.
What happens if, after being given up for adoption in childhood, you reestablish contact with your biological family - only to discover that your true brother is a killer? Anne Bird, the s...more
What happens if, after being given up for adoption in childhood, you reestablish contact with your biological family - only to discover that your true brother is a killer? Anne Bird, the s...more
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
March 1st 2005
by William Morrow & Company
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I picked up this book hoping to see a different perspective, and maybe gain some insight as to why the families of murderers (especially men who kill their wives and children) often live in denial despite things like common sense and evidence. I was disappointed. It seemed as if it was more focused on telling the readers that the author now believes he is guilty and is not a bad person too, rather than seriously address previous denial and the reasons for it, or the reasons why he is guilty. The...more
This book is about Laci Peterson's murder from the point of view of Scott Peterson's sister. I remember hearing about Laci Peterson in the news, but never really got into the case. A friend let me borrow this book about 8 years ago and I finally read it. I am always fascinated by murder stories and I like how this book describes the story from the point of view of someone who loved both the murderer and the victim. I gave it two stars though because Anne Bird is a terrible writer. I know what sh...more
The title of this book is rather misleading. It is more a recounting of the life of Anne Bird then a discussion of Scott Peterson’s guilt. The 33 Reasons are from a list Anne wrote up at her therapist’s instruction and is brought out at the very end of the book.
Anne was given up for adoption by her mother and adopted by the Grady family. She tells of her childhood which was happy, and her siblings one also adopted and two the biological children of her adoptive parents. By all accounts she had a...more
Anne was given up for adoption by her mother and adopted by the Grady family. She tells of her childhood which was happy, and her siblings one also adopted and two the biological children of her adoptive parents. By all accounts she had a...more
In my usual fashion I read more than one book on a specific topic. Thus, to gain more information, I checked this out of the local library after finishing Sharon Rocha's story.
This is written by the step sister of Scott Peterson who was given up for adoption when she was only a few days old. She was raised by a stable, loving, caring and emotionally secure set of parents. She didn't need another family. But, when contacted by a brother also given up for adoption by Scott's mother, she was curiou...more
This is written by the step sister of Scott Peterson who was given up for adoption when she was only a few days old. She was raised by a stable, loving, caring and emotionally secure set of parents. She didn't need another family. But, when contacted by a brother also given up for adoption by Scott's mother, she was curiou...more
An avid follower of the Laci Peterson case back when it first happened i wasn interested to read an opinion from "the other side". At times the writing was rather amateur but i tried to take into consideration that the author was not a professional. Certainly interesting to read things from the perspective of the Scott Peterson camp. I was never not convinced of his guilt but this book certainly confirmed a lot of things. I can't say that it was riveting to read or anything like that but interes...more
I thought this book showed an interesting view of the events leading up to and after the murders of Lacy and Connor Peterson. I highly recommend this book to anyone that was intrested in this trial or blown away by the arrogance of Scott Peterson! This book is written by Scott's sister who was given up for adoption as an infant. She later met Sharon Rocca and Scott before the murders of Lacy and Connor.
This book seems poorly written, but perhaps that authenticates the fact it is written by a non-writer, Peterson's half sister. But this isn't why I gave it average marks. It's because of the content of the book. It leaves you feeling upset, angry. It reveals inside information on Peterson that only confirms how very sick he is, and interestingly, left me angry also at his sister, who admittedly denied his guilt for far too long.
Anne Bird is the half sister of Scott Peterson. Their mother Jackie had placed Anne for adoption and they were reunited in 1997. Anne tells the story of how she loved Scott and truly believe he could not hurt Laci, that is until she noticed many things that did not add up. She now believes Scott is guilty of murdering his wife. This book is her side of the story.
This was my second (and final)book that I read about the Laci Peterson case....by reading two books regarding this story it is baffling how utterly stupid Scott Peterson really was. It was interesting to get yet another point of view about the people from this tragedy. It wasnt as emotional as the FOR LACI book, but it was informative enough.
Told by Scott Peterson's sister, "Blood Brother" recounts Anne's first meetings with her biological family, her friendship with Laci Peterson, and the media sensation that followed Laci's disappearance and Scott's arrest. Anne is blunt about her feelings and tells it like it is. The facade of "the golden boy" that was her brother is slowly peeled away as facts and emotions don't add up for her.
The 33 reasons are addressed later in the book in a list.
The 33 reasons are addressed later in the book in a list.
I can't imagine being a relative of his -- and Bird's relationship with Scott is unique. She was given up for adoption by their mother and they didn't meet until later in life. Bird's struggle with coming to grips with his guilt was really interesting. Good read - not a lot of new information if you're a case follower.
I followed this case when it was happening, and it was interesting to read about it from the point of view of someone close to Scott Peterson. Considering it was written by his sister, who is not a professional writer, I thought it was pretty good. Also, it took just a day and a half of non-intense reading to finish it, which was great for my short attention span.
I'm sure it wasn't easy for Anne Bird to accept that her brother killed his wife. The fact that she had to write a list to convince herself showed that she really struggled with this. Hopefully, she can move on with her life and not have to be affected by the damage that Scott Peterson caused by his crime.
I enjoyed Sharon Rocha's book much more. This book wasn't bad and did give a different point of view, but I didn't really learn much that I didn't know. And her 33 reasons were not that convincing, I expected her to be more persuasive, including things I had not heard. Not terrible but not life changing.
Found this hardback book for $1 at an antique store of all places. Guess the Scott Peterson story is old but it was rather nice to hear the story from his sister's viewpoint. I felt so sorry for her because she believed in his innocence for so long that she neglected to see what the actual facts were.
No, I can't let it go. Writing a book about your "brother" that you met only 2 years before may seem opportunistic, but Anne Bird seems like a nice person in a very dysfunctional situation. She finally comes to her senses and does the right thing. A good, quick read.
Feb 03, 2010
Jamie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anybody who likes mysteries, history, thrillers.
Recommended to Jamie by:
Nobody
I vaguely remember the Scott/Laci Peterson scandal, but I do remember it being taken over by the news. This books written by Scott's sister, gives insight and a list of 33 reasons that he is guilty. A very intriguing book, I didn't think I would read it as quick as I did!
I liked learning more about the family dynamic, though it was basically what I expected. It's too bad the author didn't have more respect for her husband & his wishes than for this screwy pseudo-family of the Petersons. What a lot of grief it added.
Anne Bird found her birth mother and brothers after she was an adult. She got to know Scott & laci Peterson for a couple years before Laci disappeared. Scott lived at Anne's house after that. I didn't learn anything new from reading this short book.
I followed the Scott Peterson trial. While Peterson's HALF sister obviously capitalizes on the trend in the media, Bird does present a solid list of events and that no one else would've known.
It kept me intrigued; I read it all very quickly. I would have liked more information on the case, about what happened when Peterson stayed at Bird's house but over all, a very good book.
An interesting read for those interested in this case. You see the story from another side, his sister, Anne, and she believed in his innocence up until the conviction.
A friend was obsessed with the Scott Peterson trial and suggested I read this book. The author (sister to Scott) gives 33 reasons why she believed he was guilty.
Anne is not a professional writer, so I found her story different yet interesting.. I couldn't put it down.. I understand completely where she's coming from..
I thought....what a twisted mother that Scott Peterson had. The author, Scott's sister surly was better off adopted and raised by normal people. Must read
I'm embarassed to say I read this book. I think his sister (or step-sister) was just looking to make a buck and cash in.
Don't waste your time.
Don't waste your time.
Its been a while since i read tha is book...but i enjoyed it. It was a different side of the story...gave me a look inside.
This book was very surprising. Anne Bird is one of two children that Scott Peterson's mother gave up for adoption. Anne is reunited with her birth mother and the brother her birth mother also gave up for adoption. Then she meet her other brother, Scott Peterson. Anne started out believing Scott was innocent and defended him. But, as she tried to convince others, she found herself questioning her own beliefs. In the end, she realizes Scott is guilty. The whole process Anne goes through is fascina...more
Really interesting, although perhaps a little bitter interpretation of the Scott and Lacey Peterson story.
This book was honest, and in some ways a heart-breaking story of family betrayal (Scott betraying Anne AND Anne betraying Scott by writing this book) and struggle.
This book is honest - I believed every word and emotion Anne wrote, and hurt for her as she described the troubled time of Scott's extended stay in her home in the Bay Area and her attempt to put her life back together after it was all over.
This book gives more insight into Scott's intentions, state-of-mind, and motive than any other...more
This book is honest - I believed every word and emotion Anne wrote, and hurt for her as she described the troubled time of Scott's extended stay in her home in the Bay Area and her attempt to put her life back together after it was all over.
This book gives more insight into Scott's intentions, state-of-mind, and motive than any other...more
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