Nothing But The Truth by The Secret Barrister - Legal Memoir Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529057065
Publisher: Picador (Pan Macmillan)
Age Range: Adult / 18+

Overview:
Nothing But The Truth is the Sunday Times bestselling memoir from The Secret Barrister, the anonymous criminal law insider whose award-winning blog and books have redefined how Britain talks about justice. Charting an outsider's stumble into the wig-and-gown world of the Bar, this brand new paperback mixes dark comedy with candid confession. It is a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and essential reading for anyone curious what really happens behind courtroom doors.

About the Book:
In an entertaining diary, Nothing But The Truth charts an outsider's progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar. It begins with the painfully archaic traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, before plunging into the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage, a battle which most aspiring barristers do not survive. From there, the memoir follows the endlessly frustrating reality of life as a junior criminal barrister, as a creaking, underfunded justice system slowly convinces its narrator that something has to change. With a keen eye for the absurd and an obsessive fondness for social media, The Secret Barrister lays bare the uncomfortable truths and darkest secrets of Britain's criminal courts. The tone shifts deftly between laugh-out-loud farce and genuine, compassionate anger, tracking a transformation from a hang-'em-and-flog-'em, austerity-supporting twenty-something into a campaigning, reforming, bestselling author. Along the way, the book asks bigger questions about what justice really means, revealing that the failures of our justice system are rarely the ones the public assumes.

Key Benefits:

• A Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers.
• Combines sharp, dark humour with genuine insight into the failings of the UK justice system.
• Written by the anonymous, multi-award-winning blogger and journalist known as The Secret Barrister.
• Demystifies barrister life and legal traditions for readers with no legal background.
• A brand new, unread UK paperback edition, ideal for legal professionals, students and memoir fans.
• Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone curious about the reality of British criminal justice.

About the Author:
The Secret Barrister is a junior barrister specialising in criminal law, writing anonymously to protect their ability to speak candidly about the justice system. Their award-winning blog led to the bestselling debut The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken, followed by Fake Law and this memoir, Nothing But The Truth. They write regularly for The Times, the Guardian, New Statesman and Esquire, and were named Legal Personality of the Year at the 2018 Law Society Awards. Their work has also been the subject of a Channel 4 News documentary series.

Why You'll Love This Legal Memoir:
Funny, furious and deeply human, Nothing But The Truth turns the hidden world of criminal law into an unforgettable read, perfect for anyone who loves memoirs with bite, insight and a genuine cause.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with ISBN 9781529057065.