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Title: Anatomy of a Trial

Subtitle: Public Loss, Lessons Learned from The People vs. O.J. Simpson

Author: Jerrianne Hayslett

Narrator: Sheila Book

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-14

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

As the Los Angeles Superior Court's media liaison, Jerrianne Hayslett had unprecedented access to the trial - and met with Judge Lance Ito daily - as she attempted, sometimes unsuccessfully, to mediate between the court and members of the media and to balance their interests. In Anatomy of a Trial, she takes listeners behind the scenes to shed new light on people and proceedings and to show how the media and the trial participants changed the court-media landscape to the detriment of the public's understanding of the judicial system.

For those who think they've already read all there is to know about the Simpson trial, this audiobook is an eye-opener. Hayslett kept a detailed journal during the proceedings, in which she recorded anecdotes and commentary. She also shares previously undisclosed information to expose some of the myths and stereotypes perpetuated by the trial, while affirming other stories that emerged during that time. By examining this trial after more than a decade, she shows how it has produced a bunker mentality in the judicial system, shaping media and public access to courts with lasting impact on such factors as cameras in the courtroom, jury selection, admonishments from the bench, and fair-trial/free-press tensions.

The first account of the trial written with Judge Ito's cooperation, Anatomy of a Trial is a pause-registering narrative. It also includes perspectives of legal and journalism authorities and offers a blueprint for how the courts and media can better meet their responsibilities to the public. Even today, judges, lawyers, and journalists across the country say the Simpson trial changed everything. This audiobook finally tells us why.

Critic Reviews:

"Los Angeles Superior Court media adviser Hayslett explores the ramifications of the much publicized 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial ... insight that comes from her insider status is valuable and may leave readers wishing for her backstage access from the latest chapter in Simpsons ongoing legal battles." (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Very informative, a good listen for sure.

Would you consider the audio edition of Anatomy of a Trial to be better than the print version?

I would. As I do enjoy reading, I can't always find time to sit down and actually read. This is why i enjoyed this book so much. I would listen to it in the car, on my lunch break, and while preparing dinner. It was very convenient.

What about Sheila Books performance did you like?

This book had a lot of interesting facts but with the wrong person narrating, it can become mundane. Sheila kept me enthralled the whole time. She has the right voice to bring this story alive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I didn't have an extreme reaction but i found it to be full of trial information that i had never heard. I have always been very interested in the Simpson murder trial. How the media involvement impacted this trial is profound. This book is full of detail and a lot of unknown facts.

Good stuff!

Where does Anatomy of a Trial rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It's the first book I've listened to and I loved the experience.

What did you like best about this story?

It was so informative, and easy to listen to.