Rather His Own Man

Discover the captivating memoir of Geoffrey Robertson, a leading figure in the global human rights movement. This engaging, witty, and poignant sequel to 'The Justice Game' follows Robertson's incredible journey from an awkward schoolboy to a top barrister at the Old Bailey. In this trade paperback edition, you’ll experience Robertson's sharp observations as he navigates the absurdities of life, from student protests in the sixties to his Rhodes Scholarship adventures. With stories about fighting for justice, freeing dissidents, and confronting oppressive regimes, this compelling narrative is filled with humor and insightful wisdom. Join Robertson as he shares memorable encounters with notable figures like Malcolm Turnbull, Mike Tyson, Nigella Lawson, and Julian Assange. This updated edition highlights his unwavering independence and dedication to human rights. Ideal for those interested in legal memoirs, social justice, and inspiring life stories, this book is a must-read. Enjoy free shipping on this poignant account of a man who has profoundly influenced the way we perceive justice and human rights.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143784081
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 496


Description:
In this witty, engrossing and sometimes poignant memoir, a sequel to his best-selling The Justice Game, Australia's inimitable Geoffrey Robertson charts his progress from pimply state schoolboy to top Old Bailey barrister and thence onwards and upwards to a leading role in the struggle for human rights throughout the world.

He wryly observes the absurdities of growing up as one of 'Ming's kids'; the passion of student protest in the sixties and his early crusades for 'Down Under-dogs', before leaving on a Rhodes Scholarship to combat the British establishment, with the help of John Mortimer of 'Rumpole' fame. There are dramatic accounts of fighting for lives on death rows, freeing dissidents and taking on tyrants, armed only with a unique mind and a passion for justice - on display whenever he boomeranged back to Australia to conduct Geoffrey Robertson's Hypotheticals.

In this updated edition of his amazing life story, he tells of David and Goliath battle; tales that feature a cast of characters from Malcolm Turnbull to Mike Tyson; from Nigella Lawson to Kathy Lette and Julian Assange. Throughout his exploits - recounted here with irreverent humour and dashes of true wisdom - Geoffrey Robertson has remained determinedly independent and his own man. He has also, in respect of human rights, changed the way we think.

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