Testimonials
“Gwilliam’s fast-paced story shows how the stress of being a courtroom lawyer and a gradual but growing dependence on alcohol almost destroyed his life. His courage and determination with pressure from close friends to stop drinking in mid-career has been the key to his many successes since. A deeply personal and brutally honest tale with lessons for us all.”
- Joan Claybrook, President, Public Citizen
“A trial lawyer who finds his soul? What a concept. I like it!”
- Erin Brockovich, Final Justice
“Gary’s book is irresistible, and not just to trial lawyers. Remarkably open and candid, it is a reflection of Gary himself, and a microcosmic intimate view into the heart of man. From the opening paragraphs of a devastating defeat in the courtroom to the closing chapters of his poignant reunion with his “two dads” and his soulful fulfillment with his beloved wife Lilly, Gary’s book is a touching and vivid recital of a diverse and fascinating life.”
— Colin King, nationally recognized trial lawyer and past
president of the Utah Trial Lawyers Association
“This book is a page-turning, passionate, and life-affirming journey with one of America’s most gifted trail lawyers. I feel more at peace having read his book and I am blessed to call Gary Gwilliam my friend.”
— Leo Boyle, past president of American Association for Justice
“Gary Gwilliam’s story is a compelling tale of self-disclosure and personal growth. The simple sincerity of his friendly voice keeps you turning pages. He’s a role model for what’s good and right about lawyers: how they can serve; and the compassion that drives them. This book is filled with lessons for everyone, but especially lawyers and their clients. If you need a champion you can find a template of what to look for in this book!”
- Stewart L. Levine, Esq., author, Getting to Resolution; The Book of Agreement; co-author Collaborate 2.0
“There are few books that so explode with energy, emotion, insight, and deep feelings that they immediately impact the life of the reader. It is the only book I have ever read where the author has me crying and laughing, all in the same paragraph.”
— John F. Roman, past president of Academy of Florida Trial
Lawyers
“Unlike most lawyers, who rarely talk or write about their courtroom defeats, Gary Gwilliam not only talks about them, but begins this book by describing one of his most crushing and disappointing losses at trial. I highly recommend this immensely readable and enjoyable book, particularly to anyone who understands that life’s pressures sometimes demand personal sacrifices.”
— The Honorable Thelton E. Henderson, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco
“This intensely personal book takes the reader on a spiritual journey with a very insightful view in the life of a real warrior for justice. This is the story of a lawyer who overcame alcohol abuse and other demons to become a strong and respected leader in the California legal profession. Gary shares the lessons he learned on his journey—lessons that are profound and insightful, lessons that provide a positive life roadmap.”
— Joseph W. Cotchett, nationally recognized trial lawyer from
California
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