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Journey to Justice

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Vilified and maligned since the shocking O.J. verdict, the high profile lawyer, Johnnie Cochran, Jr., member of the famed :"Dream Team" sets the record straight in his new book, Journey to Justice, co-authored with Tim Rutten. In this book, we learn a lot about Johnnie Cochran the man, his passion and committment. We learn more about his deep family ties, religious conviction, and sense of justice, which led him to take such high profile cases, from Leonard Deadwyler, a black motorist stopped for speeding to the hospital with his pregnant, then shot dead, to the black football star Ron Settles, who was murdered by the police in an apparent attempt to make his death look like a suicide. Those looking for a lot of details on the O.J case would be well advised to steer clear of this book, but those who want to learn more about the life of one of the finest trial lawyers in America will not be disappointed

"Journey to Justice" was much more than I expected. I expected a lenghthy book with Johnny Cochran just "telling" about his life. But actually he didn't just "tell" his descriptions of everything in the story from his hometown church to the first case he ever lost. Everything was so descriptive. I got vivid pictures in my head about his whole life. He also had lots of life lessons in almost every new topic. He shows that it takes time and patience if one wants to become successful in like and that is exactly what he has done. I didn't think that his writing style was going to be that great but it wasn't half bad. Another thing I loved about "Journey to Justice" is that he recognizes key people in history and key events. That keeps one involved in the story. But one thing is though sometimes it seems like he gave information that didn't seem needed. Other than that the book is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone who is intrested in African American men who have made history.

I have read many books but never have I read a book so full of useful and powerful ideas as this one. The flow of the content kept me wanting to read more and I hope more people from around the world would add this book to their library--I'M GLAD I DID!!!!

Mr. Cochran's view of events that occured in the LAPD and in the City of LA will certainly open a lot of eyes and maybe change a few opinions of the City of Los Angeles, the LAPD, the OJ trial/its outcome and many of the main players. Some parts of this book tread through very sensitive areas of relationships between the public and those hired to "protect and serve. Much of that revealed will prove hard for some, but in the end will both educate and mature the reader. A highly recommended book for anyone curious about Johnnie Cochran, his credentials, life and thoughts.

I was irritated by the reviews of this book. Whether you have negative or positive feelings about O.J. Simpson, treat this author fairly and read his book, as you would any other, with an open mind. Obviously the earlier reviewers didn't. Why read a book if you've formed an opinion already? You're apparently seeking vindication for your prejudices, not information or knowledge. I suspect there are more nefarious, more personal, not-so-healthy reasons.

Whatever you feel about the O.J. trial, you must acknowledge Johnnie Cochran's excellence, his perserverance, and his professionalism. Now, if you want to know about the sorce of these qualities and the forces that molded him into the man he is (fighter, scholar, uncompromising attorney) then read "Journey To Justice" and be motivated. An interesting, spiritually uplifting work.

The story at the beginning is an interesting tale of how a poor black share - cropping family from Louisiana persevered to produce a sharp young lawyer who was not afraid to take on the establishment, particularly the corrupt LAPD. Unfortunately, after the midway point the story and perhaps his life, deteriorates into a name -dropping, globe - hopping social whirl which I imagine should do little to endear him to the poor, suffering fellow African - Americans that he purports to agressively defend. One of those poor downtrodden people of course being O. J. Simpson.

I have read all the books that are out on the Simpson case. I still have not formed an opinion about Mr Simpson. All possibiliteis were covered in the books published.The more I read the more I get confused. One point that I just cannot fathom, how could one person kill two people at the same time with neither screaming or running? Mr. Cochrans book explains all points but does not totally convince me of of how , what or why this brutal crime was commited. The first half of book was rather boring talking about his upbringing but I suppose to some it would be interesting if they like lots of details. Personaly I would rather get to the subject.

I have read all the books that are out on the Simpson case. I still have not formed an opinion about Mr Simpson. All possibiliteis were covered in the books published.The more I read the more I get confused. One point that I just cannot fathom, how could one person kill two people at the same time with neither screaming or running? Mr. Cochrans book explains all points but does not totally convince me of of how , what or why this brutal crime was commited. The first half of book was rather boring talking about his upbringing but I suppose to some it would be interesting if they like lots of details. Personaly I would rather get to the subject.

In the words of a popular rap song - "Who Dat, Who Dat, Who?" You know who O.J. Simpson is! You know who Johnny Cochran is! Regardless of your feelings for O.J., the verdict, his professional and personal life, he used the same skills on the football field that he used when he retained an attorney.

I did not read to find out about O.J. I had enough! I was fascinated by the ATTORNEY that was always hooked from head to toe. The articulate brother leveled the playing field in the courtroom. Yes, I know he represented Michael Jackson, Todd Bridges and Reginald Denny to name a few. Those cases put him on the U.S. map, but the Simpson case solidified his place in the world.

The foundation intrigued me. I wanted to know more about the bricks that put the building together. I was not disappointed with his life story and neither will you.

Heard the taped version of JOURNEY TO JUSTICE,
written and narrated by Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. . . . I thought
I had heard ALL I wanted to ever know about the O.J.
Simpson case, but I was wrong . . . Cochran's story
got me to rethink the verdict again, and he makes some
compelling points about why the prosecution was not
able to prove its case well enough to get a guilty
conviction . . . I particularly liked some inside
dirt that I had not heard before; i.e., how Robert
Shaprio nearly blew the case for the defense . . . Cochran
also got me to think about how minorities have been
treated throughout time with respect to the judicial
system . . . I feel I got to know him better as a result
of listening and one thing is for sure: he'd be on the
top of my list if I ever needed a criminal attorney!