In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story by Alexandra Wilson - Hardback Memoir - Race, Class & the UK Justice System - Brand New

Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781913068288 Publisher: Endeavour (Octopus Publishing Group) Age Range: Adult / 16+ Overview: In Black and White is Alexandra Wilson's searing debut memoir, tracing her journey from a teenager who witnessed the fatal stabbing of a family friend to a determined junior barrister working within Britain's criminal and family courts. Told with honesty and urgency, it exposes how race and class shape outcomes in the justice system. Perfect for readers of memoir, social justice, and true stories of resilience, this hardback is a compelling, thought-provoking read for anyone wanting to understand the human cost of institutional inequality. About the Book: Alexandra Wilson was still at school when she witnessed her family friend Ayo fatally stabbed, an event that set her on a path towards the law. Years later, as a young mixed-race barrister working criminal and family cases, she found herself navigating a profession and a justice system built by and for a privileged few. In Black and White moves between courtroom and chambers, recounting cases involving teenagers pulled into county lines drug networks, families torn apart by the care system, and clients failed by assumptions about their race and background. Wilson writes candidly about being mistaken for a defendant, about colleagues' casual prejudice, and the small moments revealing how deeply bias is embedded in supposedly impartial institutions. Her prose is direct and unflinching, yet also warm and hopeful, driven by her belief that reform is possible if enough people are willing to see the system clearly. The memoir doesn't shy away from difficult truths, but it is also a story of determination, of a young woman who refused to be discouraged by an unwelcoming profession and instead used her position to advocate for those least likely to be heard. Readers praise its readability and emotional honesty, making complex legal and social issues accessible without feeling l