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"I'll Get You!" Drugs, Lies, and the Terrorizing of a PTA Mom
TRUE CRIME!PTA president Kelli Peters had a normal, happy life in Orange County, California, where she volunteered at her daughter's school, carpooled, and took care of her family. When a school parent angrily accused Kelli of keeping her son waiting during the afterschool pick-up, it appeared to be a simple confrontation with an overprotective mother. Kelli soon learned, however, that she was the target of a twisted plot against her that involved drugs, lies, schemes, and a campaign to ruin her life. The vendetta led to reputations tarnished, careers lost, secret lives uncovered, two parents in jail, families destroyed, and a $5.7 million civil judgment. "I'll Get You!" Drugs, Lies, and the Terrorizing of a PTA Mom is the true story of an ordinary American woman who survived an evil conspiracy that turned her life upside down and shook her hometown to its core.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2016
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Riley J. Ford is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author represented by CAA (Creative Artists Agency). She has had tremendous success with her books, reaching #6 on the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers list and #9 on the USA TODAY bestsellers list within her first two years of publication. She made the USA TODAY bestsellers list again in September of 2014 and November 2015. She recently signed a movie deal for one of her books, which will be seen on the big screen in 2019. She also co-hosts the popular ROMANCE BETWEEN THE PAGES podcast which can be found on itunes or at www.romancecast.com
Riley writes romantic comedies, humor, romance, mystery, memoir, and contemporary fiction. Fast-paced plots, humor, and steamy scenes are her specialty. Her books are available in e-book formats, paperbacks, audio books, and in foreign languages.
Riley is a UCLA graduate with a degree in English. She was a teacher for many years before becoming an author. She resides in California and enjoys reading, dancing, sunsets, and spending time with her family. When she's not writing, you can find her at her children's sports activities or running off to the beach for an afternoon swim.
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Riley J. Ford is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author represented by CAA (Creative Artists Agency). She has had tremendous success with her books, reaching #6 on the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers list and #9 on the USA TODAY bestsellers list within her first two years of publication. She made the USA TODAY bestsellers list again in September of 2014 and November 2015. She recently signed a movie deal for one of her books, which will be seen on the big screen in 2019. She also co-hosts the popular ROMANCE BETWEEN THE PAGES podcast which can be found on itunes or at www.romancecast.com
Riley writes romantic comedies, humor, romance, mystery, memoir, and contemporary fiction. Fast-paced plots, humor, and steamy scenes are her specialty. Her books are available in e-book formats, paperbacks, audio books, and in foreign languages.
Riley is a UCLA graduate with a degree in English. She was a teacher for many years before becoming an author. She resides in California and enjoys reading, dancing, sunsets, and spending time with her family. When she's not writing, you can find her at her children's sports activities or running off to the beach for an afternoon swim.
Sign up for Riley J. Ford's newsletter on her website to be notified of new releases: www.rileyjford.com
She also loves getting emails from her readers: rileyjfordbooks@gmail.com
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August 3, 2016
Reviewed by: Hello Beautiful Book Blog
This is the first book I have read like this and it won’t be my last. Sometimes truth is scarier than fiction. Sometimes you just can’t make this stuff up. When I first read the synopsis of this book I just had to know more. It is one of those that will hook you before you have even started the book. This is not my typical genre choice, but I couldn’t help myself and once I started it was all over. I read this so fast because I wanted all the details to come to light.
I wanted to know the details of why someone could be so ugly and completely insane towards someone who really did nothing to them in the first place. What makes someone like this do the things they do. I am a naturally curious person so I want to know all the details. The psychology of the mind is something that really interests me. Why do people make these decisions? Is this something predetermined by their chemical make up? Or is this something that they pick up from people around them? I guess most of the time we never figure it out.
After each chapter there was something new to add to the long list of just pure insanity. I felt exhausted after reading this book. I can’t even imagine how Kelli felt living it. All the twists and turns in the story will have you just thinking WHY??? Sydnie’s letter really just broke my heart. It was not only Kelli Peters who suffered through this ordeal, but her entire family, including her daughter. I think a lot of the time in the media, the victim is shown as just the person targeted, but there is little about the rest of the family. I am glad this book brought to life a little bit about what it was like for the rest of the family.
I’m so sorry this happened to you Kelli. I’m glad you got a little resolution in the end and you are getting to tell your full story through the written word.
If y’all have never tried a true crime/nonfiction story before and want to try one out, this one would be great to start with!
**copy provided by publisher in exchange for review**
This is the first book I have read like this and it won’t be my last. Sometimes truth is scarier than fiction. Sometimes you just can’t make this stuff up. When I first read the synopsis of this book I just had to know more. It is one of those that will hook you before you have even started the book. This is not my typical genre choice, but I couldn’t help myself and once I started it was all over. I read this so fast because I wanted all the details to come to light.
I wanted to know the details of why someone could be so ugly and completely insane towards someone who really did nothing to them in the first place. What makes someone like this do the things they do. I am a naturally curious person so I want to know all the details. The psychology of the mind is something that really interests me. Why do people make these decisions? Is this something predetermined by their chemical make up? Or is this something that they pick up from people around them? I guess most of the time we never figure it out.
After each chapter there was something new to add to the long list of just pure insanity. I felt exhausted after reading this book. I can’t even imagine how Kelli felt living it. All the twists and turns in the story will have you just thinking WHY??? Sydnie’s letter really just broke my heart. It was not only Kelli Peters who suffered through this ordeal, but her entire family, including her daughter. I think a lot of the time in the media, the victim is shown as just the person targeted, but there is little about the rest of the family. I am glad this book brought to life a little bit about what it was like for the rest of the family.
I’m so sorry this happened to you Kelli. I’m glad you got a little resolution in the end and you are getting to tell your full story through the written word.
If y’all have never tried a true crime/nonfiction story before and want to try one out, this one would be great to start with!
**copy provided by publisher in exchange for review**
December 30, 2017
Absolutely painful.
September 3, 2016
Jodie's Review
“The problem is, bullies can stop doing what they’re doing, but if you take over where they leave off, and you let the scars continue, you let them alter your self-worth, your personal truth, your identity, then it’s over. Let me tell you, she tried to take you down, but by God, you’re still here.”
I started this book wanting to give myself something different than I was use to. How much different than a real life crime book. I was excited that this was set in Orange County CA and I was shocked how much I felt I was reading an episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County. I love Drama in books and this one was a little over top and IT WAS REAL LIFE. I found myself wishing I knew more of Jill’s story. I completely understand this was Kelli’s chance to tell her story and explain the trauma Jill had put her family thru. BUT OMG did it make you want to be in Jill’s head just to understand what in the world she was thinking. I loved that Kelli completely spared no detail telling her background, who she was before Kelli did what she did. I am glad I never seen the Dr Phil episode so I was able to read this blind without knowing the characters. Not going to lie, I completely googled the episode after because I needed a face and a voice to go with the character. My heart broke for Kelli while reading this because the whole time I could see the innocence and I couldn’t imagine someone inflicting this damage onto someone’s home and family.
This is an incredible story of strength, never giving up and a true reality of the crazy that walk among us. I wish I could personally hug Kelli and her husband. I am shocked by the strength of their marriage they survived where others would failed.
“You are a survivor!”
July 10, 2017
This is a great, captivating story. Unfortunately the writing is pretty bad and extremely repetitive.
December 26, 2016
Kelli Peters lived in Orange County, California, and had one of those seemingly normal lives like most PTA Moms do. You know, she loves and took care of her family, drove in the carpool, and volunteered at her Daughters School from time to time. The normal kinds of things Parents do.
Little did Kelli know, one day she would end up in a conspiracy just because the parents of another child, Jill and Kent Easter, were upset because their Son had been kept waiting. Allegedly mind you.
Kelli tried to handle the situation with kindness, apologizing for something that even she was unaware that she had done, but apparently it had already caused a target to be placed on Kelli’s head and there was no way out of it.
After the incident, Kelli gave it no further thought. But for the Easter’s they had begun to set their plan in motion.
Can you imagine being a woman who is and was drug free, being set up, and found with drugs on your person, and then imagine the embarrassment this will cause? Not to mention, now you are being investigated in how many ways? How will people look at you now? Think how this is going to affect Kelli and her family.
Then the lies start at School, because other students, with the help of the Easter’s Son, start talking about Sydnie’s Mom, and how she was found with drugs in her possession. School is hard enough, now everyone is looking at Syndie like: wow…
Kelli ends up having nightmares, and everywhere she does try to go, she feels like she is being followed. Is she?
Eventually the whole ordeal gets so intense that Kelli learns more that she had bargained for, because the Easters make their intentions known to Kelli. “We’re going to get you!” and other threats were made one on one. Kelli fears for her life, and informs law enforcement, and her family but as you know, in the beginning, it takes proof with the law.
Kelli is told to keep a lid on everything, but the stress is eating her up inside. Eventually she feels the need to see a counselor. Going without sleep, living in fear, she just can’t handle all of this.
Fortunately, through this true story that Kelli told to Sam Rule, in the end justice does prevail. But it still doesn’t erase the damage that it has caused. Even to Syndie.
Kelli was shocked in the end, that the media was interested and involved in the coverage of this case. But she was also pleased to find that in the end, the public was on her side.
This book is astounding, and eye opening. At the end, Kelli’s own words will enlighten you that she was pleased with the outcome of the book, and sharing her insight and terror with Sam Rule. She wants to make people aware that there is and are people out there like the Easters, and to always be prepared.
This book, is a nightmare, and very much worth reading. I could feel myself worry, and wonder, and want justice for Kelli and Syndie. I was so impressed that Mr. Rule took the time to share their story with us. It is a definite five star read. And I am pleased that Kelli and her family are doing well now, so to speak, and I wish them continued peace, and thank them for sharing their lives and story with us.
Be sure and check this book out. Especially if you like true stories, you will find this book worth your time and money!
Little did Kelli know, one day she would end up in a conspiracy just because the parents of another child, Jill and Kent Easter, were upset because their Son had been kept waiting. Allegedly mind you.
Kelli tried to handle the situation with kindness, apologizing for something that even she was unaware that she had done, but apparently it had already caused a target to be placed on Kelli’s head and there was no way out of it.
After the incident, Kelli gave it no further thought. But for the Easter’s they had begun to set their plan in motion.
Can you imagine being a woman who is and was drug free, being set up, and found with drugs on your person, and then imagine the embarrassment this will cause? Not to mention, now you are being investigated in how many ways? How will people look at you now? Think how this is going to affect Kelli and her family.
Then the lies start at School, because other students, with the help of the Easter’s Son, start talking about Sydnie’s Mom, and how she was found with drugs in her possession. School is hard enough, now everyone is looking at Syndie like: wow…
Kelli ends up having nightmares, and everywhere she does try to go, she feels like she is being followed. Is she?
Eventually the whole ordeal gets so intense that Kelli learns more that she had bargained for, because the Easters make their intentions known to Kelli. “We’re going to get you!” and other threats were made one on one. Kelli fears for her life, and informs law enforcement, and her family but as you know, in the beginning, it takes proof with the law.
Kelli is told to keep a lid on everything, but the stress is eating her up inside. Eventually she feels the need to see a counselor. Going without sleep, living in fear, she just can’t handle all of this.
Fortunately, through this true story that Kelli told to Sam Rule, in the end justice does prevail. But it still doesn’t erase the damage that it has caused. Even to Syndie.
Kelli was shocked in the end, that the media was interested and involved in the coverage of this case. But she was also pleased to find that in the end, the public was on her side.
This book is astounding, and eye opening. At the end, Kelli’s own words will enlighten you that she was pleased with the outcome of the book, and sharing her insight and terror with Sam Rule. She wants to make people aware that there is and are people out there like the Easters, and to always be prepared.
This book, is a nightmare, and very much worth reading. I could feel myself worry, and wonder, and want justice for Kelli and Syndie. I was so impressed that Mr. Rule took the time to share their story with us. It is a definite five star read. And I am pleased that Kelli and her family are doing well now, so to speak, and I wish them continued peace, and thank them for sharing their lives and story with us.
Be sure and check this book out. Especially if you like true stories, you will find this book worth your time and money!
November 13, 2017
Meh. Between the 20/20, People, Dr. Phil, and other news outlets, you know the main points of the story and overall outcome. There's no research to the book, just Kelli telling her side - not that I seriously doubt Kelli's story. However, after about 75 pages of Kelli's voice telling the story, it began to feel like a broken record and a bit over the top. Enough. Glad it worked out, hope your family is doing well.
September 24, 2020
Story fine, writing not
I liked reading about Kelli's ordeal. The story itself wasn't bad. The writing/editing was not good at all. It has lots of errors and things were repeated a lot.
I liked reading about Kelli's ordeal. The story itself wasn't bad. The writing/editing was not good at all. It has lots of errors and things were repeated a lot.
January 16, 2025
Well Good reads Family, this is the second book that I finished today. This book was something I just started reading because I liked the review of what the book is about. I gave the book 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book is a true story about a woman her name is who is a mom and was volunteering in her daughter’s school and was working in the after school care program and all of a sudden a mother who went to pick up her son who is little all of a sudden starting attacking her. The couple that started attacking her was a husband and wife and were successful attorneys started bad mouthing her, started to cause trouble and ended up planting drugs in her car. Finally after years of them attacking her and her family she took a stand and sued them for the emotional damage they did to her and she won!! The scary part of this is this is a true story of a couple who just felt like damaging another’s family’s life. I probably won’t read this book 📕 again but still in all it was a good read.
September 6, 2016
I admit that I must be the only person over fetus-hood who had never heard the story of Orange County housewife/school volunteer Mom Kelli Peters and the long, long ordeal she and her family went through at the hands of Kent and Jill Easter. Kelli Peters writes about it - helped along by "Sam Rule" - in her book, "I'll Get You!".
Kelli Peters was an all-star volunteer at her daughter's after school program. After a strange run-in with another mother, Jill Easter, at the school, Easter spent 6 months or so trying to get back at Peters. According to the book, no one quite knew what exactly had set Easter off and Peters was defended by her school principal and management. About a year after the initial incident, the cops were called to the school parking lot because a phone caller had said there were drugs in Kelli Peters' car. Thus began Kelli, her husband, and her daughter's descent into a Twilight Zone few years. Eventually, the Easters were tried both criminally and civilly.
The only problem with the book is that we only get one side of the story - though, truthfully, I can't really see the Easters defending themselves - and Sam Rule has to work with what he has. The writing is typically rah-rah as is common in these true-life books and as long as the reader knows they're not getting Dostovesky here, I think the book is a good read. However, I'd also like to read a book that looks at both sides. I actually first read about the case recently in a series of articles in the LATimes.
Kelli Peters was an all-star volunteer at her daughter's after school program. After a strange run-in with another mother, Jill Easter, at the school, Easter spent 6 months or so trying to get back at Peters. According to the book, no one quite knew what exactly had set Easter off and Peters was defended by her school principal and management. About a year after the initial incident, the cops were called to the school parking lot because a phone caller had said there were drugs in Kelli Peters' car. Thus began Kelli, her husband, and her daughter's descent into a Twilight Zone few years. Eventually, the Easters were tried both criminally and civilly.
The only problem with the book is that we only get one side of the story - though, truthfully, I can't really see the Easters defending themselves - and Sam Rule has to work with what he has. The writing is typically rah-rah as is common in these true-life books and as long as the reader knows they're not getting Dostovesky here, I think the book is a good read. However, I'd also like to read a book that looks at both sides. I actually first read about the case recently in a series of articles in the LATimes.
August 5, 2016
Fact, this is a true story. Fact, this is disturbing. Fact, I am sorry to say, I loved it. This was disturbing and engrossing and just downright crazy. Though this was written as a true story I found myself sucked into this crazy story of stalking and flat out madness. My heart broke for Kelli and her family while reading this and I could not believe that a grown woman was instigating this life destroying craziness.
This is a story of woman who just wants to help and be with her daughter so she volunteers at her daughter’s school for the after school program. When another mother decided that Kelli has wronged her and her young boy, the gloves come off and we see a side of evil that I thought was exaggerated for good television. This is the stuff TV movies are based off of and it is scary that it is real. I felt the paranoia and the fear. I was biting my nails in concern for this family.
This book should stand as a reminder to us all that some people are bullies and never outgrow being one. Some people are just evil and no matter what you do, they will hurt you. On the other hand, you have a woman who will do anyting for her family including taking abuse from a crazy woman and eventually coming out on top. Humans are strong and Kelli is proof of that.
This is a story of woman who just wants to help and be with her daughter so she volunteers at her daughter’s school for the after school program. When another mother decided that Kelli has wronged her and her young boy, the gloves come off and we see a side of evil that I thought was exaggerated for good television. This is the stuff TV movies are based off of and it is scary that it is real. I felt the paranoia and the fear. I was biting my nails in concern for this family.
This book should stand as a reminder to us all that some people are bullies and never outgrow being one. Some people are just evil and no matter what you do, they will hurt you. On the other hand, you have a woman who will do anyting for her family including taking abuse from a crazy woman and eventually coming out on top. Humans are strong and Kelli is proof of that.
March 24, 2020
The writing is horrible. You can skip chapters 2 - 6 completely, they have no bearing on the story. Most chapters in the remainder of the book can be skimmed for details. Overall this book reads like a puff piece for the victim. The authors continually eluded to situations that they never came back to, things Kelli found out "after the fact". In total honesty, the writing was so bad that I had no connection to the victim, they skimmed over so much that it was actually difficult to know what was causing her so much distress. Why did she feel she was in mortal danger, in broad daylight? How is it possible that she never took a cell phone picture of the people following her? When officers questioned her about drugs in her car, why did she immediately ask them to speak with the Detective she was already dealing with? In trying to make the victim sympathetic, they only managed to paint her as some unbelievable pseudo-saint. I learned nothing more about these crimes from this book than I knew from the news reports when it happened. Long story short - just Google it and save yourself time.
August 8, 2016
This was such an interesting story and my mouth dropped open at what happened to this poor woman and her family.
Bullying doesn't happen just with kids, no adults bully also and Kelli found out how far a bully will go and it put her and her family in harms way. She didn't do anything to have this woman Jill start making her life unbearable but because of the type of person Jill was, as long as she was the center of attention it didn't matter who got hurt. The things Jill and her husband did to Kelli and her family are unthinkable and unbelievable but it's true. I am still in disbelief that someone can be as evil as Jill to another human being. Wow! The author grabbed my attention and kept it throughout this entire story. The author painted a good picture of what happened and the feelings of parties involved.
This one I just couldn't put down. I love true stories and this one did not disappoint. Grab yourself a copy because you will not believe what happened to this poor gal and her family. I still don't and I read the book!
Bullying doesn't happen just with kids, no adults bully also and Kelli found out how far a bully will go and it put her and her family in harms way. She didn't do anything to have this woman Jill start making her life unbearable but because of the type of person Jill was, as long as she was the center of attention it didn't matter who got hurt. The things Jill and her husband did to Kelli and her family are unthinkable and unbelievable but it's true. I am still in disbelief that someone can be as evil as Jill to another human being. Wow! The author grabbed my attention and kept it throughout this entire story. The author painted a good picture of what happened and the feelings of parties involved.
This one I just couldn't put down. I love true stories and this one did not disappoint. Grab yourself a copy because you will not believe what happened to this poor gal and her family. I still don't and I read the book!
July 26, 2022
Ignore the bad reviews! This book is "unputdownable" !!!
Wow, I found this book and the author to be amazing. I was reticent about buying it because of some of the critical reviews but thank goodness I bought it anyway. It really blew me away with what a great book it was. The author is so warm and wonderful of a person. I really related to the way in which she shared her family's struggles. She brings you right into what is happening. What I find most interesting about this case is that there is literally no rhyme or reason. After reading the book, I watched the news shows on it and saw how they were determined to have it make sense and turn it into an "Orange County" cat fight. Such a portrayal does a total disservice to the author and her family who were stalked and had their lives ruined for no reason at all. My heart goes out to them, and I admire their bravery and wish them well. Best book I've read in a long time.
Wow, I found this book and the author to be amazing. I was reticent about buying it because of some of the critical reviews but thank goodness I bought it anyway. It really blew me away with what a great book it was. The author is so warm and wonderful of a person. I really related to the way in which she shared her family's struggles. She brings you right into what is happening. What I find most interesting about this case is that there is literally no rhyme or reason. After reading the book, I watched the news shows on it and saw how they were determined to have it make sense and turn it into an "Orange County" cat fight. Such a portrayal does a total disservice to the author and her family who were stalked and had their lives ruined for no reason at all. My heart goes out to them, and I admire their bravery and wish them well. Best book I've read in a long time.
August 27, 2018
What the....... is going on?
How come this book has raving reviews?
O wait I know probably because it reads like a romancy, sugar and spices filled book.
Here is a quote I will type for you and you will see what I mean.
quote" She rounded the corner and ran smack into Bill. Kelli he said in the most broken voice she'd ever heard. He gazed into her eyes with such pain,such longing that she felt a rush of emotion-all those feelings she tried to bury for nine months came flooding back all over" end of quote.
I expected a good true crime book but it was very one sided. And yes I do understand others like it,especially people who like to read true stories and watch those movies they make based on true stories but this was not for me.
How come this book has raving reviews?
O wait I know probably because it reads like a romancy, sugar and spices filled book.
Here is a quote I will type for you and you will see what I mean.
quote" She rounded the corner and ran smack into Bill. Kelli he said in the most broken voice she'd ever heard. He gazed into her eyes with such pain,such longing that she felt a rush of emotion-all those feelings she tried to bury for nine months came flooding back all over" end of quote.
I expected a good true crime book but it was very one sided. And yes I do understand others like it,especially people who like to read true stories and watch those movies they make based on true stories but this was not for me.
October 24, 2024
The story is so fascinating. The writing was so insufferable. It was dramatic (which I have no doubt the ordeal was) and romantic (not in a romance way but in an embellished way). The author said Kelli was in for the "fight of her life" over and over and over. There were numerous errors in editing. The writing style was just too over the top for me. Great, intriguing story. Poorly written book.
May 24, 2017
Awful. Terrible writing.
December 15, 2020
Neverovatna knjiga. Evo zatvorih je par sati nakon što sam je počela čitati i bez teksta sam. Knjiga je drugačija od svega ikada što sam čitala. Sem Rul je napisao uz Keli Piters o kojoj je knjiga. Cela priča je o maltretiranju jedne nevine žene i posledice svega toga. Zapravo govori o tome kako neko ko ima novca iz besa, bahatosti ili dosade može nekom bukvalno da upropasti život.
Iz knjige: „ Mislim da imate sjajnu priču o preživljavanju , hrabrosti i istrajnosti . Vidite , morate ponovo uzeti stvar u svoje ruke . Tako se bori protiv nasrtljivaca . Problem je u tome što nasrtljivci ne mogu prestati da rade ono što rade , ali , ako nastavite tamo gde su oni stali i ako pustite da ožiljci rastu , dozvoljavate im da menjaju vaš osećaj samopoštovanja , menjaju Vašu suštinu , Vaš identitet , a tu nije kraj . Kažem Vam , pokušala je da Vas dotuče , ali , hvala Bogu , još uvek ste s nama, a ona nije . Izgubila je dozvolu za rad ; izgubila je brak ; izgubila je kredibilitet . Vi ste , s druge strane , preživeli . Preokrenuli ste scenario . Čestitajte sebi zbog toga . Niste odstupili i sada ste tu gde jeste . Oni su na kraju platili punu cenu , ne vi . Vi , damo , Vi preživljavate . Proveli ste svoju porodicu kroz ovo minsko polje . Cestitajte sebi zbog toga . Vi ste preživeli ! "
Drago mi je što je pravda do kraja zadovoljena, ali taj užas kroz koji je jedna porodica i ljudi oko nje prošla je pakao.
Naravno, da dodam, beskrajno mi je žao dece negativaca iz priče. Ko njih, na koji na koji način vaspitava, nek im je Bog u pomoći.
Iz knjige: „ Mislim da imate sjajnu priču o preživljavanju , hrabrosti i istrajnosti . Vidite , morate ponovo uzeti stvar u svoje ruke . Tako se bori protiv nasrtljivaca . Problem je u tome što nasrtljivci ne mogu prestati da rade ono što rade , ali , ako nastavite tamo gde su oni stali i ako pustite da ožiljci rastu , dozvoljavate im da menjaju vaš osećaj samopoštovanja , menjaju Vašu suštinu , Vaš identitet , a tu nije kraj . Kažem Vam , pokušala je da Vas dotuče , ali , hvala Bogu , još uvek ste s nama, a ona nije . Izgubila je dozvolu za rad ; izgubila je brak ; izgubila je kredibilitet . Vi ste , s druge strane , preživeli . Preokrenuli ste scenario . Čestitajte sebi zbog toga . Niste odstupili i sada ste tu gde jeste . Oni su na kraju platili punu cenu , ne vi . Vi , damo , Vi preživljavate . Proveli ste svoju porodicu kroz ovo minsko polje . Cestitajte sebi zbog toga . Vi ste preživeli ! "
Drago mi je što je pravda do kraja zadovoljena, ali taj užas kroz koji je jedna porodica i ljudi oko nje prošla je pakao.
Naravno, da dodam, beskrajno mi je žao dece negativaca iz priče. Ko njih, na koji na koji način vaspitava, nek im je Bog u pomoći.
October 26, 2022
This book could've been shorter, and the writing could've been much better. But the life story behind it is truly shocking. What happened to Kelly is horrendous, but it is hard for this reader to understand why she felt she had to put her family through so many years of suffering. America is a big country and moving out of the harm's way would've been a much wiser choice. Was insisting to get justice really necessary when price became evident? If Kelly opted to move to another town, she would have saved lots of life and money not just to herself and her family, but also the judicial system.
Book says that every story has two sides. That is not true for this book. In this book Kelly Peters fights to prove her innocence. She doesn't attack her attacker; she is defending herself. And even thought her innocence is proven in the court of law, the repetitious self-virtuing takes too much of a reader's time, and spoils the effect already achieved on the first 50 pages. Still, this book will terrify many mothers if they dare to read it.
Book says that every story has two sides. That is not true for this book. In this book Kelly Peters fights to prove her innocence. She doesn't attack her attacker; she is defending herself. And even thought her innocence is proven in the court of law, the repetitious self-virtuing takes too much of a reader's time, and spoils the effect already achieved on the first 50 pages. Still, this book will terrify many mothers if they dare to read it.
June 22, 2024
This audiobook is the first one I have taken in with the AI Virtual Voice narrator. I guess this kind of thing is inevitable and I assume, as with human narrators, quality will vary. This one was fine; not irksome at all.
The actual true crime story has been a planned Julia Roberts movie project since at least 2016. I hope it comes out.
Sort of like "Fair game" in Scientology, this is the story of some high-powered Orange County lawyers that should no better, went on a multi-year harassment campaign against a PTA mom including planting drugs. Admirably, the school system stood by the victim including with legal support even through she was merely a volunteer. Also, Irvine PD did the right thing along with a persistent DA to eventually arrest, convict, and incarcerate the evil couple.
The actual true crime story has been a planned Julia Roberts movie project since at least 2016. I hope it comes out.
Sort of like "Fair game" in Scientology, this is the story of some high-powered Orange County lawyers that should no better, went on a multi-year harassment campaign against a PTA mom including planting drugs. Admirably, the school system stood by the victim including with legal support even through she was merely a volunteer. Also, Irvine PD did the right thing along with a persistent DA to eventually arrest, convict, and incarcerate the evil couple.
May 20, 2024
The true crime story was really engaging but listening to this book on audibles with a 12 year old ‘Pollyanna’ AI world view and voice was so distracting. The author Kelly Peters is very likable, respected and loved member of her community but when crazy evil comes knocking there is no escaping the onslaught of ugly that her life becomes covering several years.
Crazy evil woman was cursorily diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and her evil arrogant husband was diagnosed as narcissistic. With these two disorders in union and both holding law degrees, Kelly Peters didn’t stand a chance until the two bullies Jill and Kent Easter testify in front of a jury where their crazy is strikingly obvious.
Quite the drama, one that no one should ever encounter.
Crazy evil woman was cursorily diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and her evil arrogant husband was diagnosed as narcissistic. With these two disorders in union and both holding law degrees, Kelly Peters didn’t stand a chance until the two bullies Jill and Kent Easter testify in front of a jury where their crazy is strikingly obvious.
Quite the drama, one that no one should ever encounter.
June 23, 2025
Jean38no
Wow what story! It’s just unbelievable that this women Jill just pin pointed this lovable lady to harm. Not only by word of mouth, every way a person can be defamed by another over an every day incident . She didn’t care that she was hurting the women’s family. Obviously she had mental health issues, but because she was rich they had been overlooked. The author did a great job in bringing out the real Kelli and Jill in the book.
Wow what story! It’s just unbelievable that this women Jill just pin pointed this lovable lady to harm. Not only by word of mouth, every way a person can be defamed by another over an every day incident . She didn’t care that she was hurting the women’s family. Obviously she had mental health issues, but because she was rich they had been overlooked. The author did a great job in bringing out the real Kelli and Jill in the book.
January 7, 2017
The story is unfortunate, in the sense that a woman and man of their stature or any human would act in the matter in this story.
Kelli is an inspirational woman which is why I picked it for my reading challenge prompt "inspirational woman."
Our society needs to stop people that are bullying in any FORM. (my humble opinion)
Kelli is an inspirational woman which is why I picked it for my reading challenge prompt "inspirational woman."
Our society needs to stop people that are bullying in any FORM. (my humble opinion)
January 4, 2021
Page 223 broke my heart. There was a steady stream of stigmatic language re: mental health throughout the book but the blatant lie from the dearly beloved Dr. Foster on page 223 was just heartbreaking. Stigma kills. On another note there were so many bizarre typos and errors in the actual text of this book but who really cares about that when page 223 exists?
July 18, 2021
Story of triumph over evil
This is an amazing book about a terrible ordeal. What a nightmare for the Peter's family at the hands of rich, arrogant people. I'm so glad they came out on top and pray their lives can somehow get back to normal. I highly recommend this to all moms out there!
This is an amazing book about a terrible ordeal. What a nightmare for the Peter's family at the hands of rich, arrogant people. I'm so glad they came out on top and pray their lives can somehow get back to normal. I highly recommend this to all moms out there!
February 20, 2024
Crazy Story with One Complaint
This is a wild, unfortunate story and I’m glad she was given the opportunity to tell it in her words. The only complaint I’ll make is regarding all of the typos/errors. It made the book a little frustrating to read. Overall, I still enjoyed the book.
This is a wild, unfortunate story and I’m glad she was given the opportunity to tell it in her words. The only complaint I’ll make is regarding all of the typos/errors. It made the book a little frustrating to read. Overall, I still enjoyed the book.
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August 28, 2021Crime story of the year.
I love a true crime story, and this one is another one I love! Talk about all the emotions that are tied up here in what happened to Kelli, is overflowing. I definitely recommend this book.
I love a true crime story, and this one is another one I love! Talk about all the emotions that are tied up here in what happened to Kelli, is overflowing. I definitely recommend this book.
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February 24, 2023
I listened to a podcast detailing this case, and this book was a huge recommendation from the host. I've got to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I found it insightful and empathetic towards kelli and her family and didn't shy away from the honest pain of the situation.
May 21, 2023
interesting!
I had seen the Dr. Phil show on this topic and now have a much better understanding of it after reading the book. Kellie and her family are truly brave and after overcoming all of the interactions in this book.
I had seen the Dr. Phil show on this topic and now have a much better understanding of it after reading the book. Kellie and her family are truly brave and after overcoming all of the interactions in this book.
October 21, 2024
Amazing story of survival
This was a book I couldn't put down. She protected her family as best as she could and did a fantastic job. Grateful Bill was giving her the strength she needed to get through this nightmare
This was a book I couldn't put down. She protected her family as best as she could and did a fantastic job. Grateful Bill was giving her the strength she needed to get through this nightmare
February 15, 2025
Unbelievable
It's very hard to believe someone could be so evil to do this to this family. I don't think they were punished enough. I hope the family and lawyers eventually get some $ out of the Easters. I would like to see the Easters penniless and sleeping on park benches.
It's very hard to believe someone could be so evil to do this to this family. I don't think they were punished enough. I hope the family and lawyers eventually get some $ out of the Easters. I would like to see the Easters penniless and sleeping on park benches.
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