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Book Review of A Civil Action

A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Author: Jonathan Harr
Genre: Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This is the true story of an epic courtroom showdown. Two of the nation's largest corporations stand accused of causing the deaths of children. 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.

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.