A Lawyer's Journey: The Morris Dees Story (ABA Biography Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570739943 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 365 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book dramatically chronicles the significant events that led Morris Dees to the front lines of the civil rights struggle and his ongoing crusade against hate groups.This is the story of the courageous and often lonely journey of a skilled and controversial trail lawyer whose career has paralleled a nation's struggle to ensure freedom and equality for all its citizens.
Waste of money it was the same book as A Season For Justice - just a different title. Waste of money.. "Justice for All" according to Christine Meads. This is the autobiography of a lawyer who grew up in the south among the poor whites and poor African-Americans. Morris Dees wanted to be a farmer but his father wanted him to be a lawyer. As Morris Dees grew up, he began to see the discrimination against the African-Americans as well as the Jews in this country. And yes, he became that lawyer that set up the Southern Poverty Law Center to help those that really needed the help.He battled the KKK and set up the Klanwatch which now watches other hate groups as well. . Soquel Molly said This is one of the most inspiring books I have. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Mr. Dees had been my hero long before I read this book, and this book increased my appreciation of this man and what he has done for civil rights in the U.S. As an attorney, I was especially grateful for the last few pages of the book, where Mr. Dees gives simple but invaluable advice to young lawyers representing clients in civil rights cases today.