Exploring mental illness and familial connections, Clive Stafford Smith reflects on his father's obsessive personality through over 3,000 inherited letters. He intertwines this personal narrative with that of Larry Lonchar, a client grappling with severe depression. This memoir not only delves into the complexities of mental health but also critiques social and justice system failures, while examining the implications of privilege on individuals and families. It serves as a profound meditation on the human experience and the often hidden struggles within.
Clive Stafford Smith Ordre des livres
Cet avocat britannique, spécialisé dans les droits civiques et la peine de mort aux États-Unis, est le fondateur et directeur de l'organisation Reprieve. Son travail se concentre sur la lutte contre l'injustice, ayant obtenu la libération de nombreux prisonniers de Guantánamo Bay et d'autres lieux de détention secrets. Son approche du droit est profondément enracinée dans des idéaux humanitaires et la quête de justice pour les plus vulnérables. Par sa défense, il révèle des défaillances systémiques et prône la réforme.




- 2025
- 2022
From the renowned human rights lawyer and activist Clive Stafford Smith, The Far Side of the Moon is a deeply personal book about men and mental health, told through Clive's challenging relationship with his late father, and his experiences representing an acute depressive on Death Row.
- 2008
Bad Men
- 313pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Explosively personal account by a British lawyer who defends Death Row prisoners and Guantanamo Bay detainees.
- 2007
Bad Men
Guantanamo Bay And The Secret Prisons