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"Anyone interested in the true merits of criminal law and very fine writing must read Alan Dershowitz's book." --Truman Capote
In this tell-all legal memoir, Alan Dershowitz describes his most famous, and infamous, cases and clients. In the process, takes a critical, informed look at a legal system that he regards as deeply corrupt.
Publisher : Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group; 1st Vintage Books ed edition (May 12, 1983)
Language : English
Paperback : 456 pages
ISBN-10 : 039471380X
ISBN-13 : 978-0394713809
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.19 x 1.14 x 8 inches
Reviewer: Tom Munro
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An arcane process made fascinating
Review: The author of this book is a law professor who does appellant work part time. Unlike the cut and thrust of jury work appeals have generally been seen as dry rarefied and uninteresting. The author however writes in an entertaining and self deprecating way which brings the process alive. It is one of the most enjoyable books written about the law that I have read for some time.The author also writes about the cases he loses. So many books by advocates focus on the success and are about self grandisment.Overall the impression given is how much of a dogged slog it is to achieve justice in the American System and how much calculation and thought has to go into every strategy and move. One of the amazing things in the book is how the author is so critical of a number of judges and how willing he is to make those criticisms.It is an excellent book which shows the many flaws and weakness of the American justice system.
Reviewer: Jesse Liberty
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: His Best; A Riveting and Important Book
Review: Dershowitz has become a highly controversial writer and personality for a number of reasons: he has taken on unpopular cases, he has an enormous ego, and he is an opinionated iconoclast unafraid to offer his views on Judaism, the Middle East and other political issues with the same sense of total certainty as he does when it comes to his true area of expertise: constituional law.All of that aside, he is a true legal scholar, and a great story teller (or at least he was when this book was written) and this is almost certainly his very best book. Compelling, almost riveting, Dershowitz makes the case for civil rights and constitutional defense as well ashe does anywhere else, but here he also tells a story leavened by a partial memoir of growing up orthodox in Boro Park Brooklyn in the 1960s.This is a great book, not to be missed.
Reviewer: Prof. R. Paris
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An enormously instructive book
Review: This book is a pleasure to read. In spite of its almost casual narrative style, the book is full of highly valuable insights into the theory and functioning of criminal justice administration. It also reveals some of the corruption of the system which, even with the alleged best intentions, destroys the essence of democracy. The cases of judicial arrogance and arbitrariness revealed by Professor Dershowitz, are enough to give one the creeps. How many defendants, who did not have the benefit of a true defense of their interests, may be pining away in prison, victims of the connivance of police, prosecutors and judges. Be that as it may, it is fascinating to see a legal mind at work, and everything explained in a manner accesible to lay people. I certainly hope the good Professor keeps on writing. We, the People, need lawyers like him.
Reviewer: Morgan Morrison
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: PERFECT for pre-law
Review: I am a criminal justice major in undergrad and I want to become a defense attorney. This book is PERFECT. I was hesitant about buying because I didnât know if this was the book I was looking for. But itâs perfect. Happy I purchased.
Reviewer: albert gianci
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: interesting,,,,,, legal world complicated ...
Review: interesting,,,,,,legal world complicated.....allan made it easier
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book with many useful tips for both novices and experts.
Review: Excellent Book
Reviewer: Bobga Kehbuma
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A must Read !!
Review: Probably One of the Best Books I've ever read. Very Interesting and insightful .
Reviewer: M. Lloyd
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An honest account of the Judicial System.
Review: Anyone interested in Law should read this book, what an honest account of the real Judicial system.
Reviewer: Peter A. Kypreos
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very enlightening, for law students
Reviewer: Inés Kucharz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A very interesting report on some of Dershowitz's most important law suits, mostly to do with constitutional law. This book definitely sets you thinking about some of the amendments to the constitution, and how they have been interpreted by attorneys and judges. Some of the situations Dershowitz describes seem to be downright absurd.Written in a colloquial style, easy to follow on the one hand, but food for thought on the other, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in the law and how it might affect the individual at times.
Reviewer: Mrs O
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: If you like a court room drama, you will love this book. Also, to know that it is a true story makes it all the more dramatic. I have read many of Alan Dershowitz books and have more I want for Christmas and, although I don't always agree with his theories,it is a great read every time. What an amazing man, well worth reading. The book is in two parts, firstly the original case against Claus for attempting to murder his wife. The book goes through the story and outlines all the evidence against him. When you read it you are convinced he is as guilty as sin - enter Alan Dershowitz!! read the appeal lead by Alan Dershowitz and be amazed at his magic and what happens next.