One Man's Freedom

by Edward Bennet Williams

Originally published in 1962, One Man’s Freedom is the autobiography and personal philosophy of legendary attorney Edward Bennett Williams. At the time of publication, the book was lauded by critics and ranked fifth on national bestseller lists. Written in clear, strong language, One Man’s Freedom is the ardent expression of Edward Bennett Williams’s passionate belief in a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to competent counsel and the threat to civil liberties posed by overzealous law enforcement and an indifferent public.

Genres: Law

358 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Aspar]

Interesting book that discusses EBW's views through his advocacy in many notable cases. The cases themselves are fascinating for their diversity and showcase how much EBW values the principle that every person deserves a defense, regardless of notoriety.

[Stefanie]

I read this in college and it is why I became a lawyer-just now a criminal defense lawyer=you have to be around too many criminals. But the book is inspirational.