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Chasing Cosby
- The Downfall of America's Dad
- Narrated by: Nicole Weisensee Egan
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
The definitive account of Bill Cosby's transition from revered father figure to convicted criminal, told by a veteran crime reporter and former senior writer for People Magazine.
Bill Cosby's decades-long career as a sweater-wearing, wholesome TV dad came to a swift and stunning end on April 26, 2018, when he was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. The mounting allegations against Bill Cosby - more than 60 women have come forward to accuse him of similar crimes - and his ultimate conviction were a shock to Americans, who wanted to cleave to their image of Cosby as a pudding-pop hero.
Award-winning journalist and former People Magazine senior writer Nicki Weisensee Egan was the first reporter to dig into the story when Constand went to the police in 2005. Other news organizations looked away, but Egan doggedly investigated the case, developing ties with entrenched sources and discovering incriminating details that would ultimately come to influence the prosecution.
In her debut audiobook, Chasing Cosby, Egan shares her firsthand account of Cosby's 13-year run from justice. She tells us how Cosby planned and executed his crimes and how Hollywood alliances and law enforcement knew what Cosby was doing but did nothing to stop him. A veteran crime reporter, Egan also explores the cultural and social issues that influenced the case, delving into the psychological calculations of a serial predator and into the psyche of a nation that fervently wanted to put their faith in the innocence of "American's Dad".
Rich in character and rife with dramatic revelations about popular culture, media power, and our criminal system, Egan's account will inform and fascinate listeners with its candid telling of humanity's most enduring tale: the rise and fall of a cultural icon.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic reviews
"Nicole Weisensee Egan's powerful, personal account of the Cosby case is a perfect cautionary tale for our time. In the middle of the #MeToo movement, this riveting look at the shattered nice-guy facade of a man once dubbed 'America's Dad' unearths a greater truth: that the celebrities and leaders we exalt on TV (and elsewhere) are not always the people we want them to be; and sometimes the truth one finds behind the curtain of a public persona is much darker than we ever want to believe." (Mark Dagostino, New York Times best-selling coauthor of Accused: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and the Strength to Forgive)
"You might think you know the story of Bill Cosby's downfall. But until you've read investigative journalist Nicole Weisensee Egan's book, you don't know the whole story. Reporting on the case for more than a decade, Egan takes readers on a riveting journey documenting how numerous women came forward with horrific accounts of abuse leading to Cosby's arrest and ultimate conviction. The book is incredibly researched, compellingly written, and a must-read for anyone who followed the Cosby case or who wants to know the insider account of the unbelievable true story." (Shanna Hogan, New York Times best-selling author of Picture Perfect)
"Veteran crime writer Nicole Weisensee Egan takes apart one of the first great cases of the #MeToo era with finesse and ace reporting. She brings years of up-close reportage on the Cosby case, plus dozens of new interviews with accusers and back room accounts of the endless court battles, to expose the secret life of America's Dad, a premeditated sex predator and the trail of private wreckage he inflicted for decades." (Nina Burleigh, award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author of Golden Handcuffs: The Secret History of Trump's Women)
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- Linda T
- 04-09-21
Bill Cosby
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Well written and told. Good on the journalist that never gave up . Unlike a lot of journalists in this day and age.
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- rikki
- 27-07-19
fascinating
loads of detail and this author should be praised for her persistence with this story despite attempts to shut her down. it is scary how cosby and his family managed to keep this quite for so long
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- L.w
- 07-04-20
Chasing Cosby is about justice.
This is not about America’s dad, this is about a serial rapist being brought to justice. With statements from many of his victims and a full detailed account of how inspiring women finally got justice and their voices heard. Thank you Nicki ❤️
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- Shane canning
- 05-04-23
Very good
Very good couldent stop listening to this just like r kelly another famous celeb taken down thank god for the media good work Nicole
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- Karen
- 28-01-20
Magnificent and horrible
You might need to take breaks listening to this, because of the subject matter. But it is absolutely worth it. Made 10 times better by being narrated by author.
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