Justice at Guantanamo: One Woman's Odyssey and Her Crusade for Human Rights
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (673 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1599214687 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A tell-all journey of how one woman landed the toughest legal career on the planet—defending suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay—by using personal strength, courage, and never letting anyone tell her no.
Honest There are many thoughtful, important books out there about Guantanamo, which have been written by lawyers for the prisoners as well as ex-prisoners themselves. Each book adds something unique to the dialogue, and Kristine Huskey's Justice at Guantanamo is no exception. This book explains how and why Ms. Huskey chose to get involved in the Guantanamo litigation. . Fascinating journey for the reader! Kevin C. Hayes Great read! Very insightful and detailed recount of the legal machinations and emotional investment associated with the representation of select detainees in the aftermath of 11 Sep 2001. This book hammers home the humanity issue at stake herehow one grapples with it, I suspect, is a core question for the reader. The story is well-paced and kept me interested th. John Quincy Lee said I was wrong.. An inspiring story about Kristine Huskey, party animal turned human rights lawyer. A wonderful lesson in humility. Kristine Huskey was brave (and crazy) enough to challenge a grave injustice committed during the Bush administration. While these prisoners rot away at Guantanamo Bay today. President Bush can only express "regret". What are the lessons we learned a
Kristine Huskey may have captured our attention with her beauty and her personality, but she captured our commitment to the cause of her clients with her intellect and her courage.”U.S. The reader cannot help but be inspired by Huskey’s passion for justice and her desire to preserve America’s most cherished ideals.”Joanne B. Congressman Jim Moran, Virginia’s 8th Congressional District Kristine Huskey skillfully weaves together the story of how she discovers her calling in life with the saga that takes her and her colleagues into the prison cells of Guantánamo Bay. Justice at Guantanamo is about a woman from Alaska who does understand what America really stands forequal justice for all under the law, common decency, and respect for human rights