Lubna's review
Gideon's Trumpet (V-315) by Anthony Lewis
A book discussing the landmark Supreme Court case, Gideon v. Wainwright, which guaranteed the indigent a right to counsel in all criminal cases. It discusses the people behind the case, such as Gideon - the man accussed, the method & process of bringing the case to the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court decision. I think this book is best for those who have not gone to law school - if you have any knowledge of Con Law/Crim Pro/Supreme Court litigation, then this book is really really slow & obvious - I found it frustrating to read because I thought it was incredibly basic (especially when it discussed con law or how to bring a case to the Supreme Court). Its a good book but definately don't read it if you are past a 1L in law school.
