Unabridged Audiobook
I did not care for this book. I found it very hard to listen to and stay focused on. The author seemed to try explain the process of jury deliberation in the the most "professorial terms". It didn't keep my attention because he was trying to use every big word he ever saw in a dictionary. It was dreadful. Don't bother with this one.
I relaly enjoyed this eagle's eye view into the American justice system. Since I myself have not been given the chance to be on a jury, it was very eye opening. I enjoyed this audio book, and it gave me valuable insight about what really happens in the courtroom.
Mr. Burnett finds himself involved in one of the most basic human dilemas--does what is right equal what is just. The average citizen has only a rudimentary understanding of the nuances of the American legal system and yet are charged with determining the ultimate fate (or survival) of another human being using exactly that system. Mr. Burnett also points out that the deifinition of 'jury of your peers' takes in a wide range of political philosophies, religious tenets, cultural biases, and levels of social sophistication. The take home lesson for me from this book was that none of us is truly equipped to judge another whether that person is on trial or in the jury box. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in our legal system or anyone who has served on a jury.
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