Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor's Fight for Fairness
Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor's Fight for Fairness
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022272
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Just Pursuit by Laura Coates is a memoir by a Black female prosecutor turned civil rights attorney. The book highlights the complexities of the legal system, illustrating personal challenges and systemic flaws through a series of poignant anecdotes. Coates reflects on her journey and the intersection of law and justice.
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Review Roundup
Laura Coates' Just Pursuit is lauded for its raw and insightful look into the justice system from the perspective of a former federal prosecutor. Reviewers praise Coates' compelling storytelling and candid reflections, although some critique the book for occasionally feeling disjointed. Overall, it offers a powerful and thought-provoking read that highlights systemic issues.
Who Should Read Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor's Fight for Fairness?
Readers who appreciate legal memoirs blending personal narrative with social justice will enjoy Just Pursuit by Laura Coates. Fans of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy will find Coates' insights into the criminal justice system compelling and thought-provoking.
2,326 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • Contemporary
2022
Adult
18+ years
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