A tell-all journey of how one woman landed the toughest legal career on the planet—defending suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay—by using personal strength; courage; and never letting anyone tell her no.
#815097 in Books Heyday 2009-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.33 x 6.34l; 1.59 #File Name: 1597141143498 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A History Book Every State Should HaveBy januarysendThis is an inspiring and comprehensive history of civil rights in California. I found it running like a screenplay in my imagination; with each group mentioned in the subtitle taking the stage in turn. It is wonderful to have so many groups' struggles explained in beautifully simple terms by these two gifted authors. And speaking of gifts; this wonderful book is a marvelous tribute to the thousands of Californians who endured lives of poverty and oppression with no one to speak for them. It is also a boon to every Californian; to have all these stories brought together in one volume. Every state should have a history like this!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. California History with a civil rights perspectiveBy Reza ZaidiToday's political language and the issues that require our votes and attention are hard to understand if we do not know the background against which they developed. Lucky for us Californians; California traceable social history as it pertains to all its residents today only reaches back to the middle of nineteenth century. "Wherever There's A Fight" pointedly traces this history in a way that each chapter stands on its own and you can go to the subject you are interested in (or need to vote on) and get a perspective. Chances are when you read one chapter you would want to read the whole book. It is a meticulously researched; beautifully written and elegantly edited work. Anyone interested in California; social history; civil rights or history in general would find this book a treat. Highly recommended!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent FightBy Emrys R. Lloyd-RobertsIf you want to know what really happened in California in the arena of civil rights from statehood to the present; this is the book for you. The authors have provided a wealth of information combined with human interest stories to bring the information alive in this engrossing book.Be surprised to discover how recently our civil rights have needed legal intervention to be maintained. Be surprised to read stories of abuse of basic rights in this state we consider so free; liberal and advanced.The authors have done excellent research and have provided a scholarly text. However; they have maintained ordinary interest and relevance by giving personal stories - sometimes heart warming; sometimes distressing; but always fascinating.You won't be able to put it done!
