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Discover the powerful memoir 'Eggshell Skull' by Bri Lee, a riveting exploration of the Australian legal system through the eyes of a woman who experienced it firsthand. This critically acclaimed book, published in 2018 by Allen & Unwin, delves deep into the themes of justice, personal trauma, and the complexities surrounding sexual crimes. With 368 pages of gripping narrative, Bri’s account begins with her journey as a judge's associate, filled with hope and ambition, before transforming into a fiercely determined victim seeking justice in her own case.
Lee's evocative prose invites readers into a world where the legal doctrine of 'eggshell skull' poses profound questions about victimhood and accountability. The memoir is not just a recount of her legal battles; it’s a tale about confronting one’s past, understanding systemic failures, and the strength it takes to stand up against injustice.
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in law, feminism, and the personal narratives behind public struggles. 'Eggshell Skull' is more than just Bri Lee's story; it is an urgent reflection on the legal system's treatment of women's rights and experiences. Don't miss out on this compelling read that has been praised by notable authors like Helen Garner and Rebecca Starford for its raw honesty and courage. Order now to witness how one woman's journey through the legal labyrinth leads to empowerment and advocacy.
Fast delivery options available to ensure you receive your copy of 'Eggshell Skull' promptly. Indulge in this extraordinary memoir that is both a personal and a universal story of resilience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760295776
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 368
Description:
'Scorching, self-scouring: a young woman finds her steel and learns to wield it' - Helen Garner
'Brutal, brave and utterly compelling . . . I can't remember a book I devoured with such intensity, nor one that moved me so profoundly' Rebecca Starford, author of Bad Behaviour and co-founder of Kill Your Darlings
EGGSHELL SKULL: A well-established legal doctrine that a defendant must 'take their victim as they find them'. If a single punch kills someone because of their thin skull, that victim's weakness cannot mitigate the seriousness of the crime.
But what if it also works the other way? What if a defendant on trial for sexual crimes has to accept his 'victim' as she comes: a strong, determined accuser who knows the legal system, who will not back down until justice is done?
Bri Lee began her first day of work at the Queensland District Court as a bright-eyed judge's associate. Two years later she was back as the complainant in her own case.
This is the story of Bri's journey through the Australian legal system; first as the daughter of a policeman, then as a law student, and finally as a judge's associate in both metropolitan and regional Queensland-where justice can look very different, especially for women. The injustice Bri witnessed, mourned and raged over every day finally forced her to confront her own personal history, one she'd vowed never to tell. And this is how, after years of struggle, she found herself on the other side of the courtroom, telling her story.
Bri Lee has written a fierce and eloquent memoir that addresses both her own reckoning with the past as well as w
Lee's evocative prose invites readers into a world where the legal doctrine of 'eggshell skull' poses profound questions about victimhood and accountability. The memoir is not just a recount of her legal battles; it’s a tale about confronting one’s past, understanding systemic failures, and the strength it takes to stand up against injustice.
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in law, feminism, and the personal narratives behind public struggles. 'Eggshell Skull' is more than just Bri Lee's story; it is an urgent reflection on the legal system's treatment of women's rights and experiences. Don't miss out on this compelling read that has been praised by notable authors like Helen Garner and Rebecca Starford for its raw honesty and courage. Order now to witness how one woman's journey through the legal labyrinth leads to empowerment and advocacy.
Fast delivery options available to ensure you receive your copy of 'Eggshell Skull' promptly. Indulge in this extraordinary memoir that is both a personal and a universal story of resilience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760295776
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 368
Description:
'Scorching, self-scouring: a young woman finds her steel and learns to wield it' - Helen Garner
'Brutal, brave and utterly compelling . . . I can't remember a book I devoured with such intensity, nor one that moved me so profoundly' Rebecca Starford, author of Bad Behaviour and co-founder of Kill Your Darlings
EGGSHELL SKULL: A well-established legal doctrine that a defendant must 'take their victim as they find them'. If a single punch kills someone because of their thin skull, that victim's weakness cannot mitigate the seriousness of the crime.
But what if it also works the other way? What if a defendant on trial for sexual crimes has to accept his 'victim' as she comes: a strong, determined accuser who knows the legal system, who will not back down until justice is done?
Bri Lee began her first day of work at the Queensland District Court as a bright-eyed judge's associate. Two years later she was back as the complainant in her own case.
This is the story of Bri's journey through the Australian legal system; first as the daughter of a policeman, then as a law student, and finally as a judge's associate in both metropolitan and regional Queensland-where justice can look very different, especially for women. The injustice Bri witnessed, mourned and raged over every day finally forced her to confront her own personal history, one she'd vowed never to tell. And this is how, after years of struggle, she found herself on the other side of the courtroom, telling her story.
Bri Lee has written a fierce and eloquent memoir that addresses both her own reckoning with the past as well as w