Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law

Preet Bharara powerfully narrates his own story. Hearing it in his voice makes it all the more powerful. It is a human story, a story that can be listened to and enjoyed without taking notes. He speaks in every day English. It is an elegant speech. I find it thrilling that it is like listening to a soliloquy. I keep wanting to speak up and often do. Yes, I have interrupted Preet Bharara.This is not just the story of his year in and out of office. This is his story, not the story of Barack Obama and Donald Trump. It is a story about who we are and who we should be. It is also about the real world -- it is about integrity and leadership. The meaning of truth is under fire: "The creeping contempt for truth" is terrifying.The Southern District of New York makes me think of Tim Russert saying: 'Florida, Florida, Florida.' At some point the entire drama will end up playing out in the center of the world, not Florida this time, but the Southern District of New York.

I'm a few chapters into the book, and I'm a bit dismayed that PB didn't have some kind of editor -- or at least it seems as though he didn't. He makes a point, then makes it again, then repeats the facts that comprised the story that led to the point, then makes the point again. It's a good-hearted book, full of valuable lessons that unfortunately I felt beaten over the head with. I would like to see PB appointed to the US Supreme Court, but at the same time offer my services as a reader/editor should he decide to write another book.

This is not a Trump bashing book. Instead it is an inspiring ramble through the legal process. It looks at the process and mindset of how justice should work. I am a scientist, and I was especially impressed by how much legal investigation and prosecution has in common with lab research. Patience, continual questioning of data and bias, and the necessity to admit when you are wrong; and of course, pursuit of truth.

This is a beautifully written and thoughtful book about aspects of the criminal justice system that should be of interest to everyone. As a lawyer myself--but not one who is involved in criminal law--I found the book fascinating because it not only explains the nuts and bolts of the system, but uses stories of real people involved in it to bring it alive.There is also something comforting, in this fraught time, about Preet's calm, measured, even humorous tone, both in writing and speech. I have both the Kindle and Audible editions and recommend them both.

A must read for everyone vested in the rule of law and the future of America. Ordering one for my 19 y/o granddaughter now.

I enjoyed Preet's take on our justice system. He explains the way things are supposed to work (as opposed to the way Hollywood shows it), and how hard the decisions can actually be for the prosecutors, defenders, and judges. He uses actual cases to illustrate his points, and finds a way to explain the intricacies of our legal system in a way even non-lawyers can understand.

i found several passages pendantic and often thought Kindle had made unexpected jumps to sections i had read. Over all this book has intensified my distaste for the ignorant oligarchs trump has unleashed on America. i feel more confident karma will grace ex-president trump with a New York orange jumpsuit.

Well written, readable and SHOULD be read by anyone who wants to understand how the Justice department denizens think and go about their work.

This is an outstanding book by an author of exceptional intellect and humanity. I am not easily given to hyperbole, but this book is very impressive. While it is about the job of a prosecutor, it has lessons for us all, and written in an easily accessible style. Bharara, clearly a compassionate man of integrity, was, I think, honoured by being sacked by his antithesis, to whom there are many allusions throughout the book. I read lots of books; but this is one of the best I have come across. Not only should every budding legal professional read it; but everyone concerned with humanity in our world too.

Author can be seen frequently on CNN news and he is a straight talker who talks a lot of sense. He was the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York until Trump sacked him. He is now a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the NYU School of Law faculty. He describes a different thought on law and order in each chapter and illustrates it with examples of cases he has prosecuted. His prosecutions inspired the hit TV show “Billions”. As a lay person interested in the topic I found it to be a very interesting read.

Whilst it is ostensibly about the formal justice system in the US, its really about every day justice and humanity. A Great read.

This is a great book for contemporary affairs. Should be red by Brits as well as by Americans. Where are the last bastions of truth and truth-seeking. In different ways, all that is left are the sciences and the law courts. And what are the limits and threats to these? Read on.

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