Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir

I loved the book and in came very quickly, thankks

After reading this book it is hard to understand the did she/ didn't she? debate. (We all drop our DNA wherever we go. There was not even a trace of Knox DNA in the room in which Meredith Kutchner was murdered. There was a lot ofDNA belonging to the drifter who is in jail for the crime). What makes this a fascinating read is the insiders look at the Italian justice system. (Trials are postponed for summer, Jurors are permitted to go home, read the paper wathc TV etc. And the prosecutor has a history of drawing bizarre conclusions). Well worth the price and time.

Amanda Knox portrays a distinct character as she is tried in her book "Waiting to be Heard." The book is full of jurisdictions, as well as her own account of the story. It shows her side as well as several other sides concerning the jurisdiction of law. She depicts a true hero, as well as her own meaningful direction in life as the attorney tells her with a necklace he gives her, a holy spirit and a cross, so that she can blossom into a true hero, a strong and faithful moral character in the story. Her book is full of promises as she gives a strong account of her story. This is one to purchase and enjoy.

It was interesting to learn more about the case and the Italian justice system ( or lack there of), however I got a bit tired of her whiny and constantly saying how she was a good and naive girl - not true! But pot smoking and sleeping around does not make her a murderer, it also does not make her "angelic" which is consistently is saying.

Overall good read, just good have been written in half the time

Amanda takes you on this horrific journey. You feel like you are with her every step of the way.

Great read, nice to hear her side of the story.

I've read a lot of reviews of this book. Most of the one star reviews are negatively reviewing the book based on whether or not they think Amanda Knox is a murder or not. Before a review this book I will acknowledge that I think she is innocent. I am researching her case for class and this book has been helpful. I cannot speak to the content, as many have, saying that this book is full of lies. I wasn't there, and for that matter, I don't think Amanda was either. But I sympathize with the police and Meredith's family. There are very few facts of this case, but one of the more tragic ones is that Meredith was killed. I don't think this book makes light of that.

As far as the book itself goes, it's well written, I haven't picked up a book in a while and I got through this fast. 450 pages is long, but it goes by fast. She writes in an easily understandable way, it's not too learned, she writes like a friend trying to explain to you what happened. She does not speculate, and her tone is very personal and reflective. She has a way of immersing you into her world. During her accounts of her interrogation, I got so mad. I started to feel flustered, "how can you expect her to say something she doesn't know?" Her pathos is effective and she makes a compelling argument. But that being said, I read this book on her side the whole time. I would be interested to know if this changed anyone's mind. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what we think happened. We weren't there. I support her, because it's undeniable that she was mistreated by the media and maybe even the police.

“I think people love monsters. So when they get the chance, they want to see them. It’s people projecting their fears. They want the reassurance that they know who the bad people are and it’s not them. So maybe that’s what it is. We’re all afraid. And fear makes people crazy.” - Amanda Knox, quoted from a Netflix documentary.

“Innocent until proven guilty” doesn’t exactly hold much water when it comes to the public eye. Both Casey Anthony and O.J. Simpson were acquitted innocent by a jury, but the public eye (me included) considered them both guilty for the crimes they were accused of.

The Amanda Knox story, however, isn’t as easy to judge. For anyone that isn’t familiar with Knox, her case and story - I recommend checking out the well-made Netflix documentary. It won’t sway your opinion, but it will give you some interesting perceptive of the case. I myself was riveted by the documentary, and was interested enough to pick up Amanda Knox’s memoir.

While some people may have a difficult time reading certain sections of the book with an already fixated opinion that Amanda Knox is guilty for having a hand in killing her roommate, my viewpoint is more open-minded.

The book goes in some detail of the events leading up to the ‘murder,’ and then goes in-depth of Amanda’s experience through Italy’s judicial system, including her time in jail - which isn’t as horrid/amusing/or heartbreaking as Piper Kerman’s 'Orange is the New Black.' Still, what a read!

I couldn’t put Knox’s book down. It was captivating to me, and even once I finished reading - I still wanted to learn more. A few people, noticing what I was reading at work, asked what my own thoughts were of Amanda Knox. Do I think she is innocent or guilty?

In truth, I don’t really know. Watching the documentary - and even while reading her book - I wondered how on earth could Knox be so naive. Yes, some of her actions leading up the 'murder,’ and her behavior right before the police suspected her - were questionable. Sure, you can say she was only in her early 20s then. That’s what she kept on stating in her book. But does make you wonder…

On the other hand, it’s a known fact (after the fact) that the local police weren’t exactly the brightest during the investigation - and they had done a lot of shady, unethical procedures that had pushed Amanda to being not only the Number One Suspect, but also brought her into the public spotlight. From there - Foxy Knoxy became a killin’ household name. Mostly everyone had a predetermined opinion of her, based on media headlines.

Gillian Flynn explored this theme in her wonderfully written fictional book, 'Gone Girl.’ The film is also quite good. It gives you a sense of what it’s like to be in that type of spotlight when a murder-mystery unfolds, but also adds the sensationalizing of it. The murder in itself is tragic, but once the media news grabs hold of it - it becomes something more - consider it the tabloid/TMZ/Nancy Grace affect. And sometimes, that affect causes the general public to do some crazy things (I think this year’s presidential election speaks for itself).

However - going even further on this point: does anyone remember the Casey Anthony case? You can google it to refresh. During Anthony’s trial - there were constant fights and riots outside the courtroom. Not for Anthony’s innocence/or/guilt. Women were fighting over tickets to see the trial - as if it was a 'Twilight’ showing or an One Direction concert. The trial in itself became a spectacle, much like Knox’s was.

Do I think Amanda Knox is guilty? No. Do I think she is innocent? No. Do I think we are all guilty? Yes.

The story was a bit slow in starting and the details of Miss Knox's imprisonment ,before and during was repetitious . I was delighted that she was exonerated.

Excellent book