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A Civil Action

By: Jonathan Harr
Narrated by: Ron Butler
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Described as “a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship" by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry—one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a difference. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. With an unstoppable narrative power reminiscent of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, A Civil Action is an unforgettable listening experience that will leave the listener both shocked and enlightened.

A Civil Action was made into a movie starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall.

This audiobook is expertly read by Ron Butler, with audio engineering by Allie McSwain. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

©1995, 1996 Jonathan Harr (P)2025 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC Law Politics & Government True Crime White Collar & Corporate Crime Heartfelt
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This will appeal both to those who like a flowing but intelligent legal novels as well as Law students interested in a real, high profile US civil action case.
Fascinating details of both the activities and playbook of lawyers in exploration, disclosure and trial.
An important case study that also explores corporate social responsibility, the impact of industry on local communities and public health as well as an example of negative economic externalities.

Very good Academic level legal detail whilst reading like a novel

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