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isabezza's review
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This was the first true crime book I have ever read; an informative and emotional non-fiction lens into the life of a defence barrister. Although a lot of the chapters and represented stories were challenging and triggering (definitely check the content warnings!) this book informed me about the legal world and the lives of many people affected.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Deportation
epellicci's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Compelling and insightful. Langford uses 11 case studies to write about a steadfast belief in the justice system, and yet the book never feels like a lecture. I enjoyed the window into the unpredictable and chaotic world of being a barrister. Langford offers praise and critique for her job equally, centred entirely around the people it impacts. In this way, In Your Defence gives power to the voices of the people who are caught up in our legal system - those there through their own fault, and those forced into situations they never imagined would touch them. I loved Langford's voice, and the journey she went on while reflecting on and sharing these examples. A fantastic read, told by a woman whose sense of self was inspiring.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Police brutality
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Suicide, and Kidnapping
kumquat9's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Suicide
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