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new book by Ronan Farrow

esmerelda — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:21:18 GMT

I’ve only heard a little about it. I’m going to read more about it and may read it. The title is Catch and Kill.

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PA Mom-mom — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:43:03 GMT

@esmerelda It's all over the news this week. Check out the front page of the NY Post. I've heard more than enough about the sleazy behavior and dirty dealings of famous people and media corporations. I think I'll pass.

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AuntG — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:55:29 GMT

Wow, I just pulled up the response Matt Lauer penned against the female coworker! It was brutal to read. My inclination is to believe her (she's 35 so would have been quite young in 2004 when the attack allegedly happened), yet he must feel it is worth it to explain his side. I feel so sorry for his children.

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Big Joanie — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:54:04 GMT

I have developed a respect for Ronan Farrow ....his writing and

his demeanor when I see him interviewed ....good work ....

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bakergirl — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:29:19 GMT

I do not know why anyone would want to read this book but just to clarify, do believe the incidents/alleged affair/assaults began in 2014 at the Sochi Olympics, not 2004.

Re: news book by Ronan Farrow

AuntG — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:56:59 GMT

Sorry for putting wrong year @bakergirl . Somehow 2004 was in my mind and I even thought she was pretty young back then.

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esmerelda — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:40:44 GMT

I didn’t read all of what Matt Lauer wrote. I did hear some excerpts from it. I’m glad he wrote it. It’s always good to have both sides of a story.

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Free2be — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 22:45:27 GMT

Now that I know Russians were hired to intimidate the author, it's become a must-read. I want to support the acts of speaking truth to power.

My error, the hired spys were Israel based but networked across Europe.

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esmerelda — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:35:43 GMT

@Free2beHow do you "know" Russians were hired to intimidate the author? Hired by whom?

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Free2be — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:04:35 GMT

He spoke about it in an interview. I got the impression it was Harvey Weinstein that hired them but I wasn't listening closely at that moment. I have the book now, just began reading last night.

Re: new book by Ronan Farrow

Drythe — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:08:52 GMT

@esmerelda wrote:
@Free2beHow do you "know" Russians were hired to intimidate the author? Hired by whom?

@esmerelda

Do you know they did not, were not?

As You say, keepin’ It real

Re: new book by Ronan Farrow

esmerelda — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:48:09 GMT

@Drythe I’m not making any claims. I’m only asking questions.

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Drythe — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:49:20 GMT

@esmerelda wrote:
@Drythe I’m not making any claims. I’m only asking questions.

@esmerelda

As Am I.

Re: new book by Ronan Farrow

esmerelda — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:54:18 GMT

@Drythe My questions ask for more information so I can understand. Yours are challenges.

Re: new book by Ronan Farrow

Free2be — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:14:16 GMT

I wish I could read fast enough to answer your questions thoroughly, Esme. I really encourage curious people to get the book. It's very interesting. I did hear Ronan saying that he later became acquainted with one of the Russians hired to stalk him. I wish I had been paying closer attention, I was thinking that I'd get the book, didn't need to hang on every word.

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Drythe — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:13:22 GMT

@esmerelda

Your view.

I do not see it that way.

Re: new book by Ronan Farrow

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:40:45 GMT

He's on Fox News right now talking about his new book.

OMG! Looking at him he looks so much like Frank Sinatra it is weird!

I know, supposedly, she used to say it wasn't true. I don't care one way or another. I've just never seen someone look so much like another person who isn't his Father. Just saying.

He's incredibly good looking, well-spoken and presents himself well. She can really rightfully be proud of him.

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sunala — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:33:15 GMT

So many unanswered questions regarding Matt Lauer and the woman he supposedly ra*ped. If it's true that he did, then WHY did she go back to his room the next day and continued their affair?

I'm not saying Matt Lauer didn't do everything he was accused of, but women do have to take responsibility for their actions as well.

And there's something about Ronan Farrow that doesn't lay right with me. I just have a feeling about him.

And, he looks very much like Mia Farrow and her father John. I think he makes himself resemble Frank Sinatra, and took on several of his tics and his attributes.

Too many unanswered questions...

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insomniac2 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:36:43 GMT

I definitely want to read this one!

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Sooner — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:48:24 GMT

@sunala wrote:
So many unanswered questions regarding Matt Lauer and the woman he supposedly ra*ped. If it's true that he did, then WHY did she go back to his room the next day and continued their affair?

I'm not saying Matt Lauer didn't do everything he was accused of, but women do have to take responsibility for their actions as well.

And there's something about Ronan Farrow that doesn't lay right with me. I just have a feeling about him.

And, he looks very much like Mia Farrow and her father John. I think he makes himself resemble Frank Sinatra, and took on several of his tics and his attributes.

Too many unanswered questions...

@sunala Well you and I have exactly the same thoughts on this. I agree with everything you said 100 percent.