{"title":"Alexandra Wilson","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"in-black-and-white-alexandra-wilson-memoir-paperback","title":"In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class - Alexandra Wilson - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781913068318\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Endeavour (Octopus Publishing Group)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Black and White is Alexandra Wilson's searing, first-person account of life as a young mixed-race barrister navigating a justice system riddled with racial and class bias. Sparked by the murder of a close family friend when Wilson was a teenager, this memoir moves from tense courtrooms to heartbreaking client meetings, exposing prejudice at every level. Praised by The Secret Barrister, it is essential reading for anyone interested in law, race, and social justice in modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlexandra Wilson was still a teenager when her close family friend Ayo was fatally stabbed on his way home from football. That tragedy set her on an unlikely path from a working-class upbringing in Essex to the wig and gown of the English Bar. In Black and White traces her journey through pupillage and into practice as a junior criminal and family law barrister, offering an unflinching portrait of a profession still shaped by privilege. Wilson recounts being repeatedly mistaken for a defendant rather than the barrister representing them, and watching young Black clients caught in county lines exploitation face harsher outcomes than their circumstances warranted. Her prose is clear-eyed and compelling, blending courtroom drama with sharp social commentary. This edition features new content, including an afterword and reading group questions, ideal for book clubs and individual readers alike. Whether you work in law, study criminal justice, or simply want to understand how race and class shape who gets a fair hearing, this memoir offers rare insider testimony from someone determined to change the system from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand courtroom insight from a practising young barrister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnflinching exploration of race, class and institutional bias in the justice system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew paperback edition includes an afterword and reading group questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for law students, educators, book clubs and social justice readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraised by The Secret Barrister and widely reviewed in national press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompelling memoir style that reads like courtroom drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlexandra Wilson is a barrister specialising in criminal and family law, practising at Five St Andrew's Hill in London. She grew up in Essex as the eldest of four children, with a White British mother and Black British father whose parents arrived as part of the Windrush generation. Wilson studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford, where she researched the impact of US police shootings on young people's attitudes to policing, before completing her GDL and LLM at BPP University. She was awarded the Middle Temple's inaugural Queen's Scholarship recognising exceptional promise at the Bar and is the founder of Black Women in Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHonest, urgent and beautifully told, In Black and White gives readers a rare window into Britain's justice system through the eyes of someone determined to change it. A powerful gift for anyone who cares about fairness, law or social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly depending on print run; this listing reflects the current UK paperback edition with ISBN 9781913068318.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandra Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810804175085,"sku":"SNG12997","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/in-black-and-white-alexandra-wilson-paperback.jpg?v=1784316522"},{"product_id":"in-black-and-white-alexandra-wilson-memoir-hardback","title":"In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story by Alexandra Wilson - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781913068288\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Endeavour (Octopus Publishing Group)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult \/ 16+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Black and White is Alexandra Wilson's searing debut memoir, tracing her journey from a teenager who witnessed the fatal stabbing of a family friend to a determined junior barrister working within Britain's criminal and family courts. Told with honesty and urgency, it exposes how race and class shape outcomes in the justice system. Perfect for readers of memoir, social justice, and true stories of resilience, this hardback is a compelling, thought-provoking read for anyone wanting to understand the human cost of institutional inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlexandra Wilson was still at school when she witnessed her family friend Ayo fatally stabbed, an event that set her on a path towards the law. Years later, as a young mixed-race barrister working criminal and family cases, she found herself navigating a profession and a justice system built by and for a privileged few. In Black and White moves between courtroom and chambers, recounting cases involving teenagers pulled into county lines drug networks, families torn apart by the care system, and clients failed by assumptions about their race and background. Wilson writes candidly about being mistaken for a defendant, about colleagues' casual prejudice, and the small moments revealing how deeply bias is embedded in supposedly impartial institutions. Her prose is direct and unflinching, yet also warm and hopeful, driven by her belief that reform is possible if enough people are willing to see the system clearly. The memoir doesn't shy away from difficult truths, but it is also a story of determination, of a young woman who refused to be discouraged by an unwelcoming profession and instead used her position to advocate for those least likely to be heard. Readers praise its readability and emotional honesty, making complex legal and social issues accessible without feeling like a lecture. This hardback delivers a vivid, necessary account of race, class, and justice in contemporary Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn unflinching first-hand account of race and class bias within the UK justice system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers of memoir, social justice non-fiction, and current affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a practising barrister, giving genuine authority and insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks meaningful discussion, making it a strong choice for book clubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for anyone interested in law, equality, or personal memoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlexandra Wilson is a junior barrister practising criminal and family law. Raised in Essex, the eldest of four children, she has a White British mother and a Black British father whose parents were part of the Windrush generation. Her mixed heritage and early experiences of loss and injustice inform her passionate advocacy for young people caught up in the justice system. 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