Marcia Clark, Voice for the Victims

by Katherine E. Krohn

The lead prosecutor in the famous O.J. Simpson murder trial, Marcia Clark fought a fierce battle in the courtroom. For more than a year, as "the trial of the century" played itself out, and as TV, tabloid, and news reporters hung on every word, Clark stood at the center of the storm. She calmly pursued her case, anchoring the victims' families with her confidence and strength. Written by the author of three other Lerner Achievers biographies, this book tells Clark's story, beginning with her childhood and education. Though Clark's team ultimately lost in court, she remains a voice for the victims.

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Katherine Elizabeth Krohn is an American author.
Born in Bitburg, Germany to American-born parents. Krohn is a prolific writer of books for children and young adults. Writing for young reader's series such as USA Today Lifeline Biographies and A&E Biography (published by Lerner Publishing Group), her works include many well-reviewed titles, such as the Carter G. Woodson Honor Book Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song, and the Oregon Book Award contender Women of the Wild West. In recent years, Krohn ventured from the biographical format to create graphic science and graphic history titles for Capstone Press and Gale Cengage Learning. She has authored metaphysical titles about fortune-telling and ghosts, fiction, and books about contemporary social issues.
Krohn lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Reviews

[Mainon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thrift store find, but I'm glad I didn't pay more than $.50 for it. It looks weirdly like a children's book in size and shape, but is a semi-serious biography of Marcia Clark that seems more aimed at adults. There's plenty of text but it's a very glossed-over summary of the OJ trial, with a few tidbits about Clark's career before and after. It reads a little like a puff piece about Clark's dedication to getting justice for victims. I respect Clark and am sure that's true, but publishing a little book to make that point feels gratuitous somehow.
Lots of photos though, which are interesting to look through, including some of Clark as a sweet-faced adolescent.

[Nett · Rating 2 out of 5]

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