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Angel of Death Row; Andrea Lyon; First Edition; True_Crime; Quality Packaging
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Subject
- Law & Government
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition
- ISBN
- 9781607144342
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kaplan Publishing
ISBN-10
1607144344
ISBN-13
9781607144342
eBay Product ID (ePID)
125171569
Product Key Features
Book Title
Angel of Death Row : My Life As a Death Penalty Defense Lawyer
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Legal Profession, General, Lawyers & Judges
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, True Crime, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-023219
Reviews
"This book is about the world of corruption that hides behind the law, where wealth and social status play too large a role in determining who is convicted and who goes home. I think most of us know these problems exist on some level, but knowing it and seeing it are two different things. Lyon puts a face on that corruption; she humanizes its victims. Readers may find themselves reconsidering the death penalty. If they remain in favor of it, they will not be able to deny that the system needs fixed." Illinois Times"Andrea Lyon's account of her groundbreaking career amounts to a primer on the criminal justice system and the death penalty in particular. What it reveals is often horrifying, but Andrea's writing is so infused with empathy and humor that the reader comes away both wiser to the ways of injustice and inspired by the difference one person can make. The stories of her life and her cases expose flawed humanity on all sides, as well as breathtaking largeness of heart. And make no mistake, Andrea's compassion for the victims of crime is no less than her compassion for the defendants. Angel of Death Row is timely, important, and a page-turner to the end. " Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking"...[Andrea Lyon] delivers a strong argument against the wisdom of the death penalty, the sole punishment that forecloses the possibility of redemption. Riveting stories from a persuasive attorney." Kirkus Review "Written in a blunt, conversational style, this book will challenge those who think that they understand the criminal justice system. VERDICT A well-written, provocative book, featuring colorful characters and a love of humanity; highly recommended for all readers interested in society today. "Library Journal, Andrea Lyon's account of her groundbreaking career amounts to a primer on the criminal justice system and the death penalty in particular. What it reveals is often horrifying, but Andrea's writing is so infused with empathy and humor that the reader comes away both wiser to the ways of injustice and inspired by the difference one person can make. The stories of her life and her cases expose flawed humanity on all sides, as well as breathtaking largeness of heart. And make no mistake, Andrea's compassion for the victims of crime is no less than her compassion for the defendants.Angel of Death Rowis timely, important, and a page-turner to the end. -Sister Helen Prejean, author ofDead Man Walking, 'The River Kings' Road is the intriguingly twisted tale oftreachery and magic behind a brutal massacre and theimpacts this unspeakable act has on the two survivors, onthose who perpetrated it, on those who investigated it, andon those who tried to turn it to even more evil ends. It'salso a tale that examines unsparingly the issue of to whatdegree the ends justify the means . . . or not.'—L. E. Modesitt, Jr., New York Times bestsellingauthor of The Saga of Recluce series, 'The River Kings' Road drew me in with the characters, allof whom felt real and reacted realistically for the setting. . . .The heroes are heroic because of the choices they make ontheir journey, choices that would test the very best . . . andworst . . . in all of us. . . . It's a story where the simplestchoice could have drastic consequences, and where thelowliest of peasants can change the fate of a kingdom.'—Joshua Palmatier, author of The Vacant Throne, "This book is about the world of corruption that hides behind the law, where wealth and social status play too large a role in determining who is convicted and who goes home. I think most of us know these problems exist on some level, but knowing it and seeing it are two different things. Lyon puts a face on that corruption; she humanizes its victims. Readers may find themselves reconsidering the death penalty. If they remain in favor of it, they will not be able to deny that the system needs fixed." -Illinois Times "Andrea Lyon's account of her groundbreaking career amounts to a primer on the criminal justice system and the death penalty in particular. What it reveals is often horrifying, but Andrea's writing is so infused with empathy and humor that the reader comes away both wiser to the ways of injustice and inspired by the difference one person can make. The stories of her life and her cases expose flawed humanity on all sides, as well as breathtaking largeness of heart. And make no mistake, Andrea's compassion for the victims of crime is no less than her compassion for the defendants. Angel of Death Row is timely, important, and a page-turner to the end. " - Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking "…[Andrea Lyon] delivers a strong argument against the wisdom of the death penalty, the sole punishment that forecloses the possibility of redemption. Riveting stories from a persuasive attorney." - Kirkus Review "Written in a blunt, conversational style, this book will challenge those who think that they understand the criminal justice system. VERDICT A well-written, provocative book, featuring colorful characters and a love of humanity; highly recommended for all readers interested in society today. " -Library Journal
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
345.773/01 B
Synopsis
Nineteen times, death penalty defense lawyer Andrea D. Lyon has represented a client found guilty of capital murder. Nineteen times, she has argued for that individual's life to be spared. Nineteen times, she has succeeded. Dubbed the "Angel of Death Row" by the Chicago Tribune, Lyon was the first woman to serve as lead attorney in a death ......, Nineteen times, death penalty defense lawyer Andrea D. Lyon has represented a client found guilty of capital murder. Nineteen times, she has argued for that individual's life to be spared. Nineteen times, she has succeeded. Dubbed the "Angel of Death Row" by the Chicago Tribune, Lyon was the first woman to serve as lead attorney in a death penalty case. Throughout her career, she has defended those accused of heinous acts and argued that, no matter their guilt or innocence, they deserved a change at redemption. Now, for the first time, Lyon shares her story, from her early work as a Legal Aid attorney to her founding of the Center for Justice in Capital Cases. Full of courtroom drama, tragedy, and redemption, Angel of Death Row is a remarkable inside look at what drives Lyon to defend those who seem indefensible - and to win., Andrea Lyon's account of her groundbreaking career amounts to a primer on the criminal justice system and the death penalty in particular. What it reveals is often horrifying, but Andrea's writing is so infused with empathy and humor that the reader comes away both wiser to the ways of injustice and inspired by the difference one person can make. The stories of her life and her cases expose flawed humanity on all sides, as well as breathtaking largeness of heart. And make no mistake, Andrea's compassion for the victims of crime is no less than her compassion for the defendants.
LC Classification Number
KF373.L963A3 2009
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