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Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment Paperback – April 4, 2006

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The rights guaranteed in the First Amendment—including freedom of expression—are among the fundamental touchstones of our democracy. In Speaking Freely, Floyd Abrams, who for over thirty years has been our most eloquent and respected advocate for uncensored expression, recounts some of the major cases of his remarkable career—landmark trials and Supreme Court arguments that have involved key First Amendment protections.With adversaries as diverse as Richard Nixon and Wayne Newton and allies as unlikely as Kenneth Starr, Abrams takes readers behind the scenes to explain his strategies, the ramifications of each decision, and its long-term significance, presenting a clear and compelling look at the law in action.
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  • MAPjr
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Media Law Must!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2005
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    If you read just one book on media law this year (but why would you limit yourself?), make it this one. In addition to being an entertaining and enlightening look inside some of the highest profile media and First Amendment cases of that past 35 years--including the Pentagon Papers, Wayne Newton's libel case against NBC, the Brooklyn Museum of Art case, and the case challenging McCain-Feingold-- this book, by the country's widely-acknowledged dean of First Amendment litigation, serves as a good primer for those not versed in First Amendment and media law, and as a refresher for those already familiar with the law.
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  • Alicia Thompson
    4.0 out of 5 stars We've enjoyed this author; this book really speaks to anyone who wants an understanding of the law
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022
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    This is our second copy of this book. We've enjoyed this book for anyone who enjoys reading about the law.
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  • Jason K. Paz
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book in 2 days...and I'm illiterate!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2005
    Floyd Abrams is todays Voltaire who said something like, "I dont agree with what you say but I'll defend to death your right to say it", or maybe it was Eminem. Either way, Abrams recounts his prolific battles for the literal interpetation of the first amendment. This is a must read for aspiring journalists, Lawyers, and gangster rappers. His writing is engaging like a trashy novel but isnt brain junk food. The best part of the book are his candid, but tactful dogging of the iconic Wayne Newton. Courtroom translations are colorful although repetitive and rather dogmatic. Still, it gives readers a sense of what it feels like to be in a courtroom defending hot issues against people like Newton, Guilliani, and Nixon. If you believe in the unmistakable interpetation of the first amendment, then read this book. If not, then read this book and you surely will. If not, then you are an ignorant oaf unworthy of breathing air.
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  • Darcie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Shocking Stuff
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2009
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    Okay, I should have paid more attention in school when we studied the First Amendment but I honestly did not believe it would be information that I would affect me so much in life. This book was easy to read and shocking to learn. The examples Abrams offers in his book make my head shake with wonder. I couldn't help but continue to think about his case studies well after I read the book. He presents his information to non-lawyers so much better than any textbook could have managed. Outstanding book.
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  • sean kelly
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pat’s himself on the back chapter after chapter. Much better reads.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
    How great I am! Boring.
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  • Al Tompkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars so you think you know about free speech?
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013
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    Speaking Freely opened my eyes to the evils of prior restraint on the press. I also come away from this work thigh a new understanding of how often national security and are of harm are used to keep information from the public, when, in fact, there is no provable harm.
    Ultimately, I also find a new respect for the American system that often comes around to supporting free speech, even although it sometimes takes an expensive, risky and lengthy route to reach that outcome.
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  • Betty Burks
    3.0 out of 5 stars Is Speaking Out A Good Thing These Days?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2005
    This is the age of speaking freely. From the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams (both died on the same day, July 4), freedom of expression these days is not so "free." There is a price to pay to speak one's opinions in public; certain people can speak their minds but not old ladies. We are censored by people who don't know what they are doing, not having read the book themselves.

    The freedom of speech is our most cherished right as citizens, even more than voting. In Knoxville, the elections are rigged anyway and money wins.

    Like the last two Mayors, McCarthy spouted untruths consisently. In 1950, he claimed to have a list containing names of 205 State Department employees as being members of the Communist Party. This was all lies, and the number 205 bogus. By 1954, when McCarthy was censored by the Senate, many government officials, authors, artists, film makers, even teachers, had been damaged and, in some cases, their reputations were destroyed. His investigation was all based on fabrication, according to Mr. Abrams. His accusations ruined the lives of his victims and sometimes their careers and employment prospects. He caused a mass paranoia, with the country full of terrified people.

    When Mr, Abrams described the trials in which he participated, using the 'question and answer' transcripts to prove his point, he also showed the unethical maneuvers lawyers use to 'win' a case. It's not a matter justice. It boils down to which lawyer is the best actor and how he can make a witness look bad.

    Using court transcripts is not freedom of speech. They may be open to the public, but should not under any occasion be included in a book which will be circulated worldwide. He has not only invaded their privacy, he admits to badgering a witness (lawyers and judges think women are fair game to use as a guinea pig); it is verbal and emotional abuse and should never be allowed.

    Mr. Abrams admits he's politically liberal. He graduated from Yale and went to Princeton Law School. He says he learned from his 'losses' -- but how did his clients feel? Was it a 'learning' experience for them in the same vein.

    "The essence of the First Amendment, after all, is that we don't all have to agree," Most lawyers are egotistical; the Attorney General of Knox County won't take a case which he feels he can't win. He is overly cautious ; in the process, more single women are being killed here because he won't let them have warrants or orders of protection when they are being threatened. They have no freedom of speech nor of living.

    There is a devisive area between being able to speak out and in seeking legal help just to survive. We all should speak out 'loud and clear' at the voting booths next election and get in new and not-yet-tainted government officials at all levels.
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  • John M. Gaudette
    2.0 out of 5 stars Floyd Abrams
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2009
    I read this book in between "The Nine" by Jeffery Toobin The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court and "The Brethren" by Bob WoodwardThe Brethren: Inside the Supreme Court. I almost gave up reading law related books because of it. The book is to be a list of cases he has been involved in and what he did in them--but it lacks any of the draw of a real insider account. It isn't a book about free speech it is more about Floyd Abrams and what he does. The few things you couldn't know otherwise are limited to his thoughts at the time (might I lose this case again?) for the most part. As far as law related books go there are better ones that are more interesting.
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