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Nothing But The Truth

Dark Humour and Shocking Truths Learned from a Life in the Law

The Secret Barrister author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:11th May '23

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This memoir chronicles the Secret Barrister's journey from austerity supporter to a prominent advocate for legal reform, showcasing both humor and poignant insights.

In Nothing But The Truth, the Secret Barrister takes readers on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of their career in law. This memoir highlights the transformation from a young, austerity-supporting individual to a passionate advocate for reform. With a unique blend of humor and poignancy, the author shares their experiences navigating the archaic traditions of the Inns of Court and the competitive world of pupillage, shedding light on the often frustrating and absurd realities of being a junior barrister.

The narrative is filled with both hilarious anecdotes and shocking revelations, allowing readers to grasp the complexities of life within the criminal justice system. The Secret Barrister’s keen observations and witty storytelling invite readers to reflect on the uncomfortable truths that often go unnoticed. Through their eyes, we learn about the challenges faced by those within the legal profession and the systemic issues that demand attention and change.

Nothing But The Truth stands out not only for its engaging prose but also for its ability to provoke thought and inspire action. As the author shares their personal journey, they encourage readers to consider the importance of justice and the need for reform in a system that often feels antiquated. This memoir is a compelling read for anyone interested in law, reform, or simply a well-told story about personal growth and advocacy.

Entertaining and instructive . . . A gifted writer . . . The Secret Barrister's picaresque journey to barristerhood is served up with large helpings of humour * The Times *
Wonderful and insightful . . . With compassion, wit and intelligence, the Secret Barrister shows why is it that any of us plunge into the harrowing depths of criminal law * TLS *
Excellent . . . at once a vicious polemic, a helpful primer and a cringe-inducing account of one barrister’s travails * Telegraph *
As entertaining as ever in this third foray into the courtroom * Radio Times *
Eye-opening. The candour is, at times, breathtaking . . . it is both human and urgent . . . A no-holds-barred book that tells an unvarnished story of a broken system an the people who hold it together * Law Society's Gazette *
As compelling and illuminating - and as full of gob-smacking stories - as its predecessors, it is also fascinatingly personal. Anyone thinking of a career in the law should certainly read it * Bookseller *

ISBN: 9781529057065

Dimensions: 197mm x 131mm x 23mm

Weight: 233g

320 pages