Marketplace.
In Black And White
£10.09
£10.09/each
Collect triple Clubcard points on every Marketplace purchase until 22 July
Sold and sent by Speedyhen
Delivered by post or courier
Delivery
- FREE standard courier delivery by Mon 14 Jul
Returns
Returns available within 30 days. A fee may apply.
In Black And White
£10.09
£10.09/each
Description
**PAPERBACK FEATURES NEW CONTENT. NOW WITH AFTERWORD AND READING GROUP QUESTIONS**''A compelling and courageous memoir forcing the legal profession to confront uncomfortable truths about race and class. Alexandra Wilson is a bold and vital voice. This is a book that urgently needs to be read by everyone inside, and outside, the justice system.'' THE SECRET BARRISTER ''A riveting book in the best tradition of courtroom dramas but from the fresh perspective of a young female mixed-race barrister. That Alexandra is "often" mistaken for the defendant shows how important her presence at the bar really is.'' MATT RUDD, THE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINEAlexandra Wilson was a teenager when her dear family friend Ayo was stabbed on his way home from football. Ayo''s death changed Alexandra. She felt compelled to enter the legal profession in search of answers. As a junior criminal and family law barrister, Alexandra finds herself navigating a world and a set of rules designed by a privileged few. A world in which fellow barristers sigh with relief when a racist judge retires: ''I''ve got a black kid today and he would have had no hope''. In her debut book, In Black and White, Alexandra re-creates the tense courtroom scenes, the heart-breaking meetings with teenage clients, and the moments of frustration and triumph that make up a young barrister''s life. Alexandra shows us how it feels to defend someone who hates the colour of your skin, or someone you suspect is guilty. We see what it is like for children coerced into county line drug deals and the damage that can be caused when we criminalise teenagers. Alexandra''s account of what she has witnessed as a young mixed-race barrister is in equal parts shocking, compelling, confounding and powerful. ''An inspirational, clear-eyed account of life as a junior barrister is made all the more exceptional by the determination, passion, humanity and drive of the author. Anyone interested in seeing how the law really works should read it.'' SARAH LANGFORD''This is the story of a young woman who overcame all the obstacles a very old profession could throw at her, and she survived, with her integrity intact.'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH''Wilson offers a role model for those who still think the law is for other people, and shows the way for English courts to become ever less Dickensian.''DAVID COWAN, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
Sold by Speedyhen (Speedy Hen LTD)
| Author | Alexandra Wilson |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781913068318 |
| Item Height | 2.5 |
| Item Length | 12.7 |
| Item Width | 19.8 |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
Delivery
- FREE standard courier delivery by Mon 14 Jul
Returns
Not happy with a Marketplace item? You can request a return and refund online up to 30 days after the delivery date. You'll need to return the item to the Marketplace seller.Our returns policy
About Marketplace
We're giving you more choice than ever before. Shop more products from more brands across homewares, beauty, electricals and much more.
Sold and sent by trusted sellers right to your door.
No reviews yet
Help other customers like you
Reviews are submitted by our customers directly through our website. We also share reviews from other retailers' websites to help you make an informed decision.
Write a review