Gideon's Trumpet
by Anthony Lewis
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Author: Anthony LewisEdition: Paperback
Published: 1989-04-23
ISBN: 0679723129
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: Inspirational story of how a poor man fought for his rights
Summary: 5 Stars
Clarence Earl Gideon was a poor prisoner in Florida who, one day, wrote a letter to the Supreme Court of the United States. His plea was a simple one. "I requested the court to appoint me an attorney, and the court refused," he explained.
In "Gideon's Trumpet," Lewis presents an unparallelled account of the case Gideon v. Wainright, which resulted in a requirement for states to make Public Defenders available to all accused. Sparing no detail, he gives the reader a look into the lives of attorneys, Supreme Court Justices, and Clarence Earl Gideon himself. This inspirational novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it means to seek justice.
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