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The Bostrom Conspiracy: The True UNTOLD Story of America's Top Motorcycle Racers Ben Bostrom & Eric Bostrom and Their Crime Family |
Author: J.Y. Johnny
Published: 2007-07-02 |
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Don't buy this book...
I was the Sales Manager of Oakland Honda from 85-87, then the General Manager of Daly City Honday Yamaha 97-91. I have worked for Verna Ober, Eric, Ben and Tory Bostom's mother, and know Dave Bostrom. The chronology and dates written in this book is wrong, the ownership of dealerships during this time is wrong, this shows the authors disreguard for the facts. In this country you are innocent until proven guilty, the Bostroms have not been convicted of any crimes, it is unfair to try to convict them in the court of public opinion. That being said we had some intersting times during the 80tys but all motorcycle shops do, they attract a particular type of person, who can act particularly unconventional at times. It is libelous to call the Bostroms a crime family, the Bostrom Boys are uniquely talanted, based on hard work and lots of pratice, Dave and Verna has made lots of sacrifices to help the boys, including Tory becoming world class professionals. This is not to say that folks don't have secrets, it seems the author has many himself, including what we call in Oakland player hating.
Too Many Grammar Mistakes
I would have given this book 3 stars if it weren't for all the grammar mistakes. I am a stickler for such things...
Anyway, the story is very interesting and gives a detailed peak into the world of junkyards. However, the "evidence" is circumstantial at best and clearly Junkyard Jonny has issues with Ben and Eric Bostrom, though the book never fully explains why. The stories detailed between the pages do little to offer an explanation for the author's disdain of the racing brothers. It's easy to understand what Junkyard Jonny may have against the patriarch of the Bostrom family, but why he continues to attack the kids is unclear. Afterall, they were small children when the author's story first begins. Junkyard Jonny obviously feels that Ben and Eric sould suffer the sins of their father.
On that note, it should be mentioned again that, while some actions detailed in the book are definitely unethical, it's near-impossible to prove the validity of the author's statements. Whether or not Dave Bostrom was involved in "stealing" Rainey's GP Yamaha can never really be proven. I find it unlikely, but loved the story nonetheless - as a work of fiction.
This book was relatively quick to read and is probably worth the time for most die-hard motorcycle enthusiasts (no pictures though). However, one must take everything he/she reads with a heaping boulder of salt...
 Racing fans most read this book!
I've been following the Bostrom brothers ever since I got into racing as a kid. JY Johnny really opened my eyes to the history of my childhood heroes and the darker side of the motorcycle business. I recommend this book to all racing fans young and old.
All Hail the Salvage Squad!
I heard buzz on this book through a street bike forum and got curious. Everyone said this book was a public bashing of the BozBros, and pretty much personally attacked the author but never mentioned what they even thought of the book. They all sounded like they didn't even read it. Being a racing fan and particularly a fan of Ben (cause he's just so hot) I read it myself. Ulridge was wrong in his "review"; everything that you need to know is not in just the semi paragraph that mentions his name (vain much?). I like many others I first thought that Johnny was a pissed off fan who never made it big or a disgruntled employee, but this is more a book about a kid working for his loser step dad that ran into the Bostrom's dirty laundry through family connections. Johnny throws in some pretty funny stories about these crazy characters that remind me why I love to ride. People question its believability? Why? Is this the first time you found out that famous rich people are big fat criminals? The BozBros would be stupid to sue. Johnny is causing so much free publicity. To all of you people on the forums and blogs that have been judging the book without reading it, read it for yourself.
A really good book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a insightful view into the world, or underworld, of the motorcycle business. As a racing fan, and insider in the business, I found this book to be very accurate to the experiences I have had working within the motorcycle racket. This book touches little ground in respect to Ben and Eric's rise to the top of the American racing scene and does not, in my opinion, slander these guys in any way. Instead, this book exposes the workings of the darker side of the motorcycle dealership and salvage business, and how these boys rose from the shadows to achieve their own successes. A very good read for any enthusiast.
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