- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (Feb 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600373119
- ISBN-13: 978-1600373114
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
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#780,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #33 in Books > Law > Family & Health Law > Child Advocacy
- #39 in Books > Professional & Technical > Law > Family & Health Law > Child Advocacy
- #87 in Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Veterinary Medicine > Food Animals
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Product Description
Kelsey was a bubbly ray of sunshine. It is impossible to comprehend how anyone could harm a child, much less have something happen when so many were watching so closely. The lesson from Kelsey's death is not only a cry to stop child abuse, but a reminder to cherish the little ones in our lives, and a warning to those embroiled in custody battles to take the focus off themselves and put it where it belongs, on the innocent children who did not ask to be a pawn in someone's game.
About the Author
Judge Craig Key began practicing law in 1992. He was sworn in as Associate District Judge of Lincoln County on January 13, 2003, and lost the re-election in 2006, due to the circumstances surrounding the death of a child, as detailed in A Deadly Game of Tug of War. Craig has gone back to practicing law in Lincoln County and has a wife, Dana, and a blended family with four daughters: Abbi (14), Macy (13), Sarah (12), and Kamryn (8).
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2.7 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sad Story, Jun 30 2009
By Mac Pro "Local History Buff" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Deadly Game of Tug of War: The Kelsey Smith-Briggs Story (Hardcover)
I find it sad and disturbing that the hate in this horrible situation has spilled over into what is suppose to be an honest and helpful part of Amazon's book service. The writer of this book, the judge in the case of little Kelsey Briggs, could not speak during the ongoing affair so has chosen, right or wrong, to tell his side. There are, in fact, so many sides that it's like a bad movie. A relative of mine taught school at Meeker High School and said that, in his opinion, everyone but sweet little Kelsey was to blame for her death, maybe not directly but the poor child never had a chance. She was pulled and tugged by every side and obviously battered for months. Her parents, step-parent, both grandparents and the system killed this darling little girl. The author of this book has struggled with his writing somewhat but appears to back up what he says. The reviews that are so vicious are by people who have never written reviews before so doubt they even read the book but wanted to lash out in one more way. Read the book and judge for yourself. You would do well to toss out any reviews other than those by readers who have also reviewed other books. Otherwise I'd say the writers of the reviews simply are spewing more hate in this case. It has been unbelievable around here. Oh, and it's widely know the author is donating any money made on the book to child abuse charities. Everybody knows that.
16 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The negative reviews are about the case, not the book., Feb 18 2008
By Avid Reader and True Crime Enthusiast - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Deadly Game of Tug of War (Paperback)
Despite the negative comments written on this book I decided to purchase it and find out why some of the reviewers on this site seem to have such a strong animosity toward the author. After reading the book and researching the history and background that led up to its conception, now I understand. The book WAS well-written as a few of the reviewers so eloquently stated. It delivered the facts about Kelsey Smith-Briggs, as promised, and the negativity that the reviewers have attempted to pin on the author have no bearing whatsoever on the book.The author was the judge who presided over Kelsey's custody hearings and in his book he delivers the facts and he does so in a way that draws you into the story and keeps you from putting it down.
Those leaving negative reviews are part of a large group who made it their mission to remove him from the bench and they succeeded. Many underhanded things have occurred from the paternal family and the jury in Kelsey's mother's trial. The fight that has surrounded this book reminds one of the Hatfields and McCoys with the maternal and paternal family interwoven repeatedly in relations that can only lend to the madness that has consumed the small town of Oklahoma that Kelsey resided upon the time of her death.
It's not surprising that the bad blood would spill over to this site and others that promote this book. This avid reader saw not one shred of evidence to back up the claims of the negative reviews. This book is definitely worth the purchase price and the proceeds are going to charity, a charity with a loss of donations because of malicious posters on this site. It's a shame!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Self Serving Lies, Jan 24 2012
By Amber Jade - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Deadly Game of Tug of War (Paperback)
This book is nothing but self serving lies made by the man who sent Kelsey home to die in a bed of murderous lies. The only reason why he wrote it is because he wanted to try to make light of the fact that he went against DHS recommendation (which he lies about) and that is why Kelsey's Law was created and sent Kelsey back to live with the one person which abuse was confirmed against in the case. Kathie Briggs has 10 grandchildren, she is a wonderful woman who many have left their children with, she has never tried to seek custody of any of them, and at the infamous hearing she asked that Kelsey either be returned to her or that she stay with her maternal grandmother Gayla Smith until Kelsey doesn't have any more injuries. Doesn't seem like too much to ask right? Raye Dawn Smith murdered Kelsey, and slowly the truth is coming out. She still to this day refuses a lie detector test. She has many obsessive groupies who whine for her freedom, so why not take the one test that would prove your innocent? You want Kelsey's true story, read Who Killed Kelsey and the most important part of the story-the official documents in the case. When you do, you will agree that Judge Key should have a cell next to Smith and Porter, which I hope they rot in.
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