Guy Saperstein grew up in the 1960s and was deeply involved in civil rights work from an early age. He decided after graduating from law school to devote his efforts entirely to social causes. As Civil Warrior shows; he has made the bad guys pay — spectacularly. Saperstein’s David and Goliath story recalls that of Erin Brockovich; and he’s had his share of high-profile cases; including a win against State Farm Insurance for $239 million and the infamous Denny’s lawsuit. Civil Warrior tells these and other stories in a compelling style with accompanying photographs that manage to make protracted litigation — the State Farm case dragged on for 12 years — as readable as a thriller. "Guy T. Saperstein is revolutionizing civil-rights law." — The Wall Street Journal
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An Eyewitness to ExileBy Lucien BonaparteAlong with General Bertrand's memoirs; Louis-Joseph Marchand's memoirs are the best account of the Emperor Napoleon's exile in St. Helena. Serving as valet to Napoleon; Marchand traces the path of the Emperor from his apogee to his first exile in Elba and later exile on St. Helena. Marchand's intimate acquaintance with the Emperor dates from his service on Elba. The tragic details of the Hundred Days and the flight from France after Waterloo are recounted in a simple style that makes for effortless reading.The bulk of the narrative takes place in St. Helena. Marchand introduces us to the private chambers of the Emperor. We get to see how the exiles viewed their day-to-day existence as well as their reaction to the various efforts of their British jailers to enforce order at Longwood (Napoleon's home on St. Helena).I would recommend this book to any Napoleonic scholar. The nature of this work requires some prior knowledge of Napoleon and his career; however; the book features extensive footnotes that illuminate the history of even the most obscure persons referenced. All in all; a wonderful work by Marchand--valet and friend of Napoleon.0 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A Very Dry and Tedious AccountBy danny boyThe lost memoirs by Marchand are important historically as they set the scene for Napoleon's demise; with multiple conspiracy theories.The problem is that these memoirs are really truly boring. For those who cannot sleep; read this book.
