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Book Synopsis: The unvarnished true story of the tragic life and death of Aaron Hernandez, the college All-American and New England Patriots star convicted of murder, told by one of the few people who knew him best, his brother. To football fans, Aaron Hernandez was a superstar in the making. A standout at the University of Florida, he helped the Gators win the national title in 2008. Drafted by the New England Patriots, in his second full season with the team he and fellow Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski set records for touchdowns and yardage, and with Tom Brady, led New England to Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. But Aaron’s NFL career ended as quickly as it began. On June 26, 2013, he was arrested at his North Attleboro home, charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, and released by the Patriots. Convicted of first-degree murder, Aaron was sentenced to life in prison without parole. On May 15, 2014, while on trial for Lloyd’s murder, Aaron was indicted for two more murders. Five days after being acquitted for those double murders, he committed suicide in his jail cell. Aaron Hernandez was twenty-seven years old. In this clear-eyed, emotionally devastating biography—a family memoir combining football and true crime—Jonathan (formerly known by his nickname DJ) Hernandez speaks out fully for the first time about the brother he knew. Jonathan draws on his own recollections as well as thousands of pages of prison letters and other sources to give us a full portrait of a star athlete and troubled young man who would become a murderer, and the darkness that consumed him. Jonathan does not portray Aaron as a victim; he does not lay the blame for his crimes on his illness. He speaks openly about Aaron’s talent, his sexuality, his crimes and incarceration, and the CTE that ravaged him—scientists found that upon his death, Aaron had the brain of a sixty-seven-year old suffering from the same condition. Filled with headline-making revelations, The Truth About Aaron is a shocking and moving account of promise, tragedy, and loss—of one man’s descent into rage and violence, as told by the person who knew him more closely than anyone else.
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Discover the gripping and heart-wrenching truth behind the life and death of Aaron Hernandez with The Truth About Aaron: My Journey to Understand My Brother. This unvarnished biography written by Jonathan Hernandez, his own brother, reveals the in-depth story of a once-promising football star who tragically fell from grace. Dive into the world of college All-American and New England Patriots player, Aaron Hernandez, as you uncover the shocking events that led to his downfall.
Aaron Hernandez's journey from the University of Florida to the NFL was nothing short of remarkable. As a standout player for the Gators, he played a vital role in their national championship win in 2008. Drafted by the Patriots, his partnership with Rob Gronkowski led to record-breaking touchdowns and yardage. Together with Tom Brady, they even made it to Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. However, as the saying goes, "all that glitters is not gold."
On that fateful day in June 2013, everything changed. Arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd and subsequently released by the Patriots, Aaron's once-bright future turned into a nightmare. Convicted of first-degree murder, he faced a life sentence without parole. This shocking true crime tale doesn't stop there. In 2014, while still on trial for Lloyd's murder, Aaron was indicted for two additional murders. The downward spiral ended with his tragic suicide in jail at the young age of twenty-seven.
Now, explore the intimate and revealing account of Aaron's life through the lens of his own brother, Jonathan Hernandez. In The Truth About Aaron, Jonathan shares memories, prison letters, and other sources to paint a comprehensive picture of a troubled young man plagued by darkness. Courageously, Jonathan does not shy away from discussing Aaron's talent, sexuality, crimes, and the impact of CTE on his behavior. The scientific evidence shows that Aaron's brain resembled that of a sixty-seven-year-old affected by the same condition.
Prepare to be captivated by the shocking revelations within these pages. The Truth About Aaron is not just a biography; it's a poignant story of hope, loss, and the ultimate descent into rage and violence. As you delve into this emotionally devastating account, Jonathan Hernandez's firsthand perspective will leave you breathless. Don't miss your chance to unlock the truth about Aaron's life and unravel the complex web of events that forever changed the football star's legacy.
Ready to uncover the secrets behind Aaron Hernandez's life? Start reading The Truth About Aaron: My Journey to Understand My Brother today and immerse yourself in this extraordinary true crime biography.
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