Book Review: Robert's Story: A Texas Cowboy's Troubled Life and Horrifying Death

 I've just finished reading Robert's Story: A Texas Cowboy's Troubled Life and Horrifying Death by Stephen G. Michaud. Here is my review of this book which even references my earlier blog postings about Robert's situation:

Apparently, Robert East was not the easiest person to love. Sure he was a bit cowboy rough around the edges but he did not deserve to be treated and left to die in such a callous and painful manner.  His Texas family’s personal legacy was destroyed by those who systematically and thoughtfully obtained control of Robert’s wealth when Robert became ill.

This riveting true tale lays out the destruction of not just one cowboy but a way of life.  The author, Stephen Michaud, does an excellent job of sifting through the many years of Robert’s personal life and hurt, Robert’s back stabbing betrayal by those he trusted, and the offensive over-reaching legal system, all backed by evidence, to take the reader on a journey of disbelief, heartache, and the knowledge that it could happen to anyone of us. The establishment of the well known and highly respected East Foundation resulted from the orchestrated evil-doings of many people but does the end justify the means?