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Nothing but the Truth
- The Memoir of an Unlikely Lawyer
- Narrated by: Jack Hawkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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From the Number One bestselling author, a delicious memoir full of hilarious, personal and surprising stories from their working life in the law.
* The Sunday Times Bestseller *
* A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week*
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Just how do you become a barrister? Why do only 1 per cent of those who study law succeed in joining this mysteriously opaque profession? And why might a practising barrister come to feel the need to reveal the lies, secrets, failures and crises at the heart of this world of wigs and gowns?
Nothing But The Truth is The Secret Barrister's bestselling memoir. It charts an outsider’s progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar, taking in the sometimes absurd traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, to the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage, through the endlessly frustrating experience of being a junior barrister–as a creaking, ailing justice system begins to convince them that something has to change . . .
Full of hilarious, shocking and surprising stories, Nothing But The Truth tracks the Secret Barrister’s transformation from hang ‘em and flog ‘em, austerity-supporting twenty-something to campaigning, bestselling, reforming author whose writing in defence of the law is celebrated around the globe.
With a keen eye for the absurd and an obsessive fondness for Twitter, SB reveals the uncomfortable truths and darkest secrets about life in our criminal courts.
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"The SB is a gifted writer. Words tumble out with extraordinary fluency...entertaining and instructive." (Times)
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- Mary H.
- 02-11-22
Insightful and funny
My second book from this author. He knows his stuff and tells it very well.
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- Kidster
- 13-12-22
excellent insight into the profession & criminal justice, funny, entertaining & honest
An excellent insight into the profession & criminal justice system, funny, entertaining & honest. well read and produced.
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- Benjamin
- 26-06-23
Everyone interested in justice in the UK should listen to this
Everyone interested in justice in the UK should listen to this powerful account and reflect on the values we hold, and the injustice we accept purely on the basis that we never think it will happen to us.
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- Nabiya
- 23-05-22
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A fantastic, sometimes funny but realistic view of our legal system and the daily struggles to navigate it from both sides of law. The stories told here may come as a surprise to some but to others it confirms its fragile nature,. How anyone would want to go into this job is a question readers or listeners will have, my conclusion is that it can only be for the love of the occupation and what it stands for rather than the money.
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- Esme
- 05-10-23
Great listen
Loved this book very funny and telling of the industry at the same time, look forward to listening to the other titles.
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- Mitch Edmunds
- 05-10-22
The SB and Jack Hawkins have done it again.
A great selection of encounters as one journeys through the system of becoming a barrister. Lots of funny and heartbreaking excerpts. Similar to This is Going to Hurt in the way it is presented, just in a different public arena.
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- Judy Corstjens
- 15-08-22
More autobiographical
I slightly preferred the original 'The Secret Barrister', so if you are only reading one maybe go for that, but if you loved the first (as I did) then this is an enjoyable sequel.
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- edward carter
- 21-05-22
A must listen for everyone!
A book that should be a must for everyone living in UK. Brilliantly written and narrated. A real eye opener!
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- J
- 20-05-22
Excellent, honest insightful and well written
This was an excellent addition to the two previous (also excellent) books… well written, funny, gripping, heartbreaking and anger causing at the system and cases described
More of a personal story l but still very much focused on observations and insight alongside the career blunders, emotions and choices. Other books are signposted for more detail throughout which is good.
Narrator is perfect.
Mostly perky listening, lightened with the writing to avoid being too heavy. Last half hour or so is a bit more intense under the weight of examples.
Strong recommend
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- Christopher Emeruwa
- 03-12-22
An interesting insight into a criminal barrister
I enjoyed listening to the book
It demystifies how poorly this arm of the profession are paid
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