My View on The Innocent.
348003
The Innocent is a great read. The main characters come together on a job for assassin Robie.  This story
is a story of the human side of Jack Robie assassin. You will enjoy the book. It is a good read for all.
289586
I knew very little about the subject.  I did know there was something about it that did not sit well with me.  Reading this book open my eyes to the truth which was not obvious to me.  This administration needs to be brought down.
2547810
Having a person that murdered our daughter convicted, this show helps me only hope some of the horrible things happening to these people are happening to that person. To be really honest the show makes you wonder about our prison system and leaves you thinking on both sides of the debate. I enjoy the realism of the people and the way the people are shown what they did and how they ended up in prison.
4658856
Thank you for having the courage to write the truths of this case. I appreciate the time you took to put the facts together for those of us who intuitively knew this family was as guilty as sin in the death and coverup of their daughter/sister.
2033748
I love it.  It's exactly what I've been looking for. Because how quick people forget Jesus was crusified along side criminals and it could happen again.  So never judge someone because of the opinion of another.
751656
Reading this story touched all the parts of me.
 The part that get tired and grumpy and short with others when I really wish I could be more civil.
The part that is uncomfortable at parties.
The part that wants others to think well of me.
The part that gets worn out in a crowd.
The part that wants to lead others to a saving knowledge of Jesus ... and be persistent enough and pleasant enough to see it happen.
The part that enjoys a good laugh...even if I am laughing at myself or other human antics.
The part that sins and wishes I hadn't, but is grateful to a God who forgives those who repent.
Have you noticed how many parts there are of me?
Notice how I have conveniently not mentioned the part of me that lies to myself and others to put forth the image I want to project? Gee, I wonder why that is!? :)
2253015
This story makes you think.  Is our Justice system truly the best it could be.  Does it protect the innocent or victims?  I think not!
2506213
I have to admit that it was in some way satisfying just to see some cruel justice by own hand, I am a lawyer and I know that law must prevail and all but i also have to admit that as a human being you tend to pay back suffering, I think that in extreme situations some humans beings are capable of horrible things, some people go back to what Hobbes called state of nature and this movie shows a very good example of this. i mean, you don't think about laws and punishment when you are in front of people who did things ,as horribles as the ones despicted here, to your family,well i know now that i wouldnt, but thats just me and maybe a reduced part of the population.
anyways I recommend this movie if you liked movies like death sentence,man on fire boondock saints or the brave one. if not, i think you can still watch it just to criticize those who tend to let the animal instincts prevail over their reasoning.
4864063
Yes, I am one of those people that Jack talks about, someone who is fascinated by the horrific acts of evil carried about by the worlds scariest people. I was born and raised in Alachua County, Florida. I actually live 20 minutes south of where Ted Bundy Killed Kimberly Leach, on February 9, 1978. I was 3 when that happened. This honestly put a fear in my parents like no other, and I grew up hearing about this man that took so many lives. I guess thats where the fascination started. I still live in Alachua County, Florida, and where I live now is an hour south of Raiford, Florida. Where you will find the death row inmates for the state of Florida. I was 14 when the day Ted Bundy was put in the electric chair.  I still remember it like it was yesterday, that chair they put him in, Ive sat in before. See my Daddys side of the family is from Raiford, Florida. All of my cousins on that side of the family are correctional officers. A few of my Great Uncles were wardens. One of them was the Warden at FSP, Florida State Prison. Our Family Unions were held out there. I grew up around these prisons, so my fascination has roots to it, and reasons behind it. I say all of these for many reasons, one to give you a piece of who I am, and why I choose to read such books as these.
Another reason is because the TRUTH that you find Mr. Jack Rosewoods book are amazing. Details that even I, someone who has read a lot of about murders from Florida, didn't even know. I honestly did not know about Ted Bundy helping detectives to catch another serial killer. That blew my mind, but honestly what Ive read about Ted Bundy, I can believe it whole heartedly. Ive read about Aileen Wuornos, Ive watched the movie Monster, and Ive see the other documentaries about her and her life. I did not know that when she gave birth at the age of 14, it was due to a rape by her Grandfathers friend. I had the understanding it was due to a rape by her Grandfather/her Dad, himself. So this was also new to me. Ive read about John Wayne Gacy, and a few others listed in this book. The shocking truths and trivia that come out in this book, had me searching to see if I was wrong all along. It turns out I was.
I have now started another book by Jack Rosewood, because I find his writing to be heartfelt, and truthful. He gives you the answers you never thought you would find, and even gives you a few details to go searching for more information on these serial killers as well.
If you're like me, and enjoy reading, and learning about these serial killers, then this book is for you, along with many other books written by Jack Rosewood. Hes an excellent Author, and you won't find a more honest book out there. From one Floridian to other, You Rock Mr. Rosewood, and I look forward to reading more of your books in the near future.
1198816
Having previously read a couple of books about brief trips to Heaven by other authors, I hoped that a special view from the eyes of an innocent child would help, and it certainly did. I have re-read the book carefully and see nothing untoward or unbelievable, which I DID notice in the other books. Todd Burpo's witness is an eye-opener.
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I have structured my response in the most honest way I possibly can - not concerning myself with what the left or the right thinks, the religious or the non-religious would have us believe, or what many of those in the "justice" system would seek to pervert and crucify for.

I have found that the more I study Jock's images of young girls, several things start to become apparent to me. First, by the mere presentation of these adolescents in predominately B&W format, and obviously not posed in some provocative fashion, immediately dismisses them from being pornographic in any way whatsoever. Any person of reason would have to readily admit that.  His images force us to become comfortable in our own skin.

Some of the images can be erotic initially, (and I suppose to a certain element, very erotic) but only because of the culture in which we Americans were raised - that all people nude are perversions, and it is taboo for us to view them. But we all know that anything "taboo," or "off-limits" will only spark interest, not denial!

Little time passes before any initial reactions wear off however, and we begin to see inside these creatures - their innocence, their purity, their shining spirits - not yet tainted by the outside world and all of it's inequities and cancers.

I think that a review by "People Magazine" says it best: "...Sturges's people are grave, well-formed, and poetic. Best to think of his world as an inviting fiction: one photographer's Eden, where a little knowledge doesn't get you expelled from the garden[!]"

I sense that Jock's work gives us just a splinter of insight into the world that God intended ours to be... beautiful, peaceful, graceful, innocent, respectful, loving, forgiving, sensual, lasting, one of pure light.

If I were a female - like Misty Dawn - for example, I am quite sure that I would be most thankful and proud to be able to present such a wonderful chronicle of my life, and representation of my infinity, to my children one day, and to theirs, and on and on. What a beautiful, and priceless gift to be able to pass on.

And, what a beautiful expose for the rest of us to enjoy along with her!
684318
I liked the honesty that the author displayed...realizing that some would doubt a childs views and so making sure that he didn't influence what was recalled.
I believe that too many people have experienced the presence of Jesus and loved ones at the point of death for those of us who haven't been through it to criticise or discount their testimony...very interesting reading
4510984
I love the show.

It's a good thing this is fictional, I hope it remains fictional.
The bigger the government gets the more drama an evil it creates.

I give it four stars due to some of the immorality displayed.
Particularly with the sexual immorality promoted or implied on a few episodes.

Other than that, it makes for good entertainment.
610012
I believe my favorite part about this is reading the bad ratings. It is obvious to me that they have no idea what the story is supposed to be about. It is about the loss of innocence.  This isn't a TV episode that turns out the way you didn't think it would. There is no warm and cuddly feeling when it's over. It is a power piece of literature and has affected the type of reading that I've done for the last 20+ years.
4190176
I loved reading this book.  I has an innocent feel to it and is somewhat inspiring on the same note - makes one stop and think.
1535526
More exculpatory and self-serving than I had hoped; but interesting.
2886414
Oh Shank. You are just as evil, twisted, *bleeped* up as I imagined you were. But you are at best very honest about it all. Not sure if that makes up for it, but it is a positive.

I have been waiting your story since Animal. You left us hanging at the end of that. You did not disappoint in your own story, but still so many questions.

I was correct on some aspects, didn't have a clue on others and was just down right WTF on most.