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Is Amber Frey a 'Bottom Feeder?'

Greta Van Susteren writes in her blog about
the "other woman" in the Peterson trial who is
producing a book:

*As for the show Thursday night, I wish I had Ted Williams' email address... if I did, I would be tempted to give it to you. Why? Because HE made the 'bottom feeder' comment about Amber Frey-- I did not... and, of course, the emails are pouring in about the insulting remark. I think he should be the one to answer all the emails about his remark... I like Ted, but I don't agree with him on this. Frankly I know very little about Amber except that she helped the police investigate this murder and helped the DA prosecute it. I should note, in all fairness to Ted, that many people wrote agreeing with his remark. I guess this is just as good a reason as any to watch all her interviews once her book comes out. We will all get a better idea of who she is.*

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The remark, almost a throw-away in passing, was good TV: it was entertaining and it stirred the pot, making for good conversation. But within a Real World context, it was oddly discordant because the young woman is pictured prominently displaying a Cross hanging from a chain around her neck.

I think it is reasonable to expect that at least part of the profits from her book will be allocated to pay her legal bills. Lawyer Gloria Allred did a nice job on this case affording Frey a modicum of Human Dignity. Unfortunately, that is not always accorded without a lawyer right there to insist on it. I doubt that Allred hopes to hit the jackpot and strike it rich on this case, but she certainly is entitled to recuperate her office expenses incurred on it. The book seems like a civilized way to accomplish that.

But what will be the Theme of this book?

If Ted Williams' characterization holds true, it will disclose many intimate details of Frey's relationship with Peterson or depict it through a salacious filter. I doubt such an opus is in the works.

More likely, considering the prominent display of the religious symbol around Frey's neck, it will be a reflection of her inner struggle to reconcile what formerly had been her self-image with the role she found herself in during this episode of her life and a description of her efforts to transmute this struggle into something constructive and Redemptive.

Even though there are a lot of Dumb Blonde jokes around, Amber Frey has a right to express her perspective on things, just like anyone else-- including often-quoted taxicab drivers.


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