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Nothing Like the Truth

The Trial and Tribulations of a Criminal Judge

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Nothing Like the Truth

By: Nigel Lithman QC
Narrated by: Nigel Lithman QC
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In 100 percent of criminal trials, someone, if not everyone, tells lies.

If it wasn’t for liars, there wouldn’t be trials.

When a defendant swears "to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth", most judges and barristers believe their evidence will be "nothing like the truth".

Who can blame them? During years of exposure to a daily diet of murder and mayhem, lies, and liars, they’ve heard it all before.

In Nothing Like the Truth, Nigel Lithman, QC, provides an entertaining and irreverent insight into life in the criminal courts as barrister, QC, and Crown Court judge. Using his experience in true crime, he mixes tales of horror with humor and questions whether it is possible for defendants to get a fair trial.

©2021 Nigel Lithman (P)2021 Nigel Lithman Law Professionals & Academics Witty Funny Thought-Provoking

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An easy listen, well narrated from a modest and experienced member of the bar and judiciary. However, would have liked a little more depth about some of the cases he was involved in - as all sound fascinating.

Enjoyable although little in depth analysis

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very amusing and interesting at the very same time. I've read a few books on the legal profession, and it's one of if not the best

great listen - sense of humour dryer than the base of a dominos pizza

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I really enjoyed this, was thinking it may be overly serious given the title. But Nigel Lithman QC made it both interesting and added humour to what could be seen as a dry subject.
Highly recommended.

Interesting and humourous

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Recommend reading, enjoyable book, found the English wit a nice touch to a serious topic

Great read- witty!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this. So glad to have bought it as an audiobook as Nigel narrates it so brilliantly.

A rollicking good ride

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Really engaging and entertaining review of this Circuit Judges and QCs own career. Full of self deprecating humour, humanity and compassion.

Very amusing and engaging

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Could sit with this man in a pub listening to his tales
Brilliant book a good listen
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Brilliant

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Great book. Very interesting. Read by the author which enhanced the experience. I was sad when I reached the end.

Interesting and witty

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The judge did an excellent job of bringing humanity to an otherwise very closed profession. I shall “re-read” and I will recommend this book

A very enjoyable and readable read

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The content of the book I imagine is better consumed in book form, or experienced with a different narrator.

Mr Lithman has done himself somewhat of a disservice, as whilst the book does have humour, he delivers it in a ‘I’m reading this content for the first time and didn’t realise that was suppose to be a punchline’ fashion.

So, it was just interesting, but not wildly so. Probably better if you have some experience as a lawyer first

Interesting insight

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