Gideon's Trumpet by Anthony Lewis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Gideon's Trumpet
Book Review: The system works!
Summary: 5 Stars
For those of us who believe that American constitutional law is about the most exciting and stimulating intellectual game, this book is a must. Lewis does a marvelous job and succeeds in maintaining the reader's passionate attention. The bottom line is that the system works, some times late, but it certainly works. I am looking forward to reading Lewis' other book on constitutional history: "Make no law", about the famous case of the New York Times in relation to the First Amendment. In any case, I'd recommend Gideon's Trumpet to all people who believe in the values embodied in the American Constitution. I intend to assign it as required reading in my criminal justice courses.Book Review: The Road to the Supreme Court
Summary: 4 Stars
Gideon's Trumpet is a marvelous true story of how a poor man new in his heart his rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and fought for those rights, by himself from prison. It recounts the incredible events surrounding the landmark Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright. While beautifully describing the uphill battle that Clarence Earl Gideon faced, the author enlightens the viewer with the essential roles of the different branches of government and of the basic but crucial processes that they endure. A great book for anyone who has had any interest in the law or government. A must for law students.Book Review: An Excellent Piece of Legal History
Summary: 5 Stars
As Lewis documents the events surrounding the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, perhaps the most important case of the Warren Court era, he provides us with an easy-to-read yet insightful look at the workings of the Supreme Court and the interaction, and sometimes tension, between the federal and state courts. Lewis also provides a thoughtful commentary on the legitimacy of rules that issue from the courts as opposed to those that issue from our legislatures and in doing so, he provides his reader with a perspective of the Court's role in our democracy. This book made everything I learned in law school all the more clear. It is a wonderful explanation of American criminal and constitutional law for those who have legal training and for those who do not. Both readers will find Gideon's Trumpet accessible but also intellectually challenging.Book Review: Excellent!! Great Pre-Law school summer read!
Summary: 5 Stars
Links aspects of basic American History, Supreme Court History, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, and interesting litigation in a non-text, easy read format. Very very rare in law books to be this interesting, well written, didactic, AND entertaining.Book Review: No Wonder It's A Classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's no surprise that Gideon's Trumpet, first published in 1964, it still being read. It's truly a classic! Five stars for story, perspective, background, style, and literary, historical, and legal interest. Read it. It's important. And it's a good book. As timely today as thirty five years ago.