Doing Justice by Preet Bharara Summary
Overview of Doing Justice
Former prosecutor Preet Bharara's masterclass on justice unveils the moral complexities behind high-profile cases. Praised by Jeffrey Toobin as "a vivid memoir," this book asks: What separates fair punishment from revenge? The answer reshapes how we understand America's legal system.
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The Anatomy of Truth: What Real Criminal Investigations Look Like
What does it actually take to uncover the truth when someone is determined to hide it? Criminal investigations bear little resemblance to the tidy narratives we see on television. There are no predetermined dots to connect, no guaranteed outcomes, no convenient confessions that wrap everything up in sixty minutes. Instead, sophisticated criminals deploy a maze of shell companies, intermediaries, cash transactions, and forged documents designed specifically to defeat detection. The investigator's greatest challenge isn't just following the evidence-it's maintaining genuine curiosity about the truth without becoming wedded to your first theory. This lesson hit home during a devastating phone call in 1989. My best friend Jessica sobbed as she told me that Jose and Kitty, her parents' lifelong friends, had been brutally murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion-shotgun blasts at close range while they ate ice cream and watched television. Police initially suspected organized crime. Months later, Jessica called again, distraught that police had "mistakenly" arrested the couple's sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez. She was absolutely certain of their innocence. Eventually, the brothers confessed to killing their parents, claiming self-defense after years of abuse. What followed became one of the most sensational criminal cases of the 1990s. Jessica's father said learning the truth was "worse than losing Kitty and Jose." What haunted Jessica most was her own blindness to what turned out to be true. In our all-night conversation after the confession, we reached one devastating conclusion: you can never truly know someone else's mind or heart. This shaped my entire career as a prosecutor-developing healthy skepticism about both guilt and innocence, keeping an open mind even about privileged, well-educated sons from wealthy families.
When Charm Becomes a Weapon: The Danger of Appearances
The Gold Standard: When Deep Knowledge Defeats Crime
The Most Dangerous Bias: Believing Your Own First Impression
The Power of Playing Dumb: Why Questions Matter More Than Answers
The Unholy Alliance: When Criminals Become the Key to Justice
Justice Lives in the Heart: When Compassion Transforms Hatred
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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