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Eggshell Skull
- A memoir about standing up, speaking out and fighting back
- Narrated by: Bri Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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Eggshell Skull
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Publisher's Summary
Eggshell Skull: A well-established legal doctrine that a defendant must 'take their victim as they find them'. If a single punch kills someone because of their thin skull, that victim's weakness cannot mitigate the seriousness of the crime.
But what if it also works the other way? What if a defendant on trial for sexual crimes has to accept his 'victim' as she comes: a strong, determined accuser who knows the legal system, who will not back down until justice is done? Bri Lee began her first day of work at the Queensland District Court as a bright-eyed judge's associate. Two years later she was back as the complainant in her own case.
This is the story of Bri's journey through the Australian legal system; first as the daughter of a policeman, then as a law student, and finally as a judge's associate in both metropolitan and regional Queensland - where justice can look very different, especially for women. The injustice Bri witnessed, mourned and raged over every day finally forced her to confront her own personal history, one she'd vowed never to tell. And this is how, after years of struggle, she found herself on the other side of the courtroom, telling her story.
Bri Lee has written a fierce and eloquent memoir that addresses both her own reckoning with the past as well as with the stories around her, to speak the truth with wit, empathy and unflinching courage. Eggshell Skull is a haunting appraisal of modern Australia from a new and essential voice.
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- Avril
- 06-03-2019
Heartbreaking and Powerful
Finishing this book in the car on the way home meant I was sobbing as I drove through the front gate. This book made me feel outraged and heartbroken and empowered, often within the same chapter. I am so so glad Lee narrated this, as it made it so much more moving to listen to. I wish her many joyous and fulfilling years ahead.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-2019
So relatable!
I was so moved by this story and while I cannot imagine what it’s like to sexually abused, I can understand what it’s like to be sexually harassed and coerced. This I’m sure could have been the experience of many other women who read this book. It gives me faith that with voices like Bri our legal system and society can hopefully change to believe women and children more readily.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-02-2019
Wow!
What an exceptional, bright, brave, articulate woman you are. It was an honour to listen to your courageous journey. Highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-04-2019
Brutal but brilliant
Not for the faint hearted, but a brilliant insight to the inherent unfairness present in our modern court systems.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-03-2019
Life changing
I'm almost too overwhelmed by the power of this book to try describe it. Just do yourself a favour, and read it.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-03-2021
Inspiring and heartfelt account.
Honest and gut wrenching at times. Loved this tale of adversity and triumph. Highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-03-2021
amazing
incredibly insightful, moving and inspiring. opened my eyes to the struggles of women brave enough to come forward.
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- Chrissyd02
- 01-11-2018
Harrowing...not for the faint hearted. But excellent!!!!
This book has had a significant impact on me.
I hope I would be as brave.
Highly recommended
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- JA
- 06-11-2018
Gutsy & alarming expose of the prevelence of harm.
Inside story of the legal systems treatment of victims of sexual violence & the courage needed to bring a guilty verdict.
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- Boho Bookworm
- 08-01-2019
heavy.. emotional and downright brilliant book.
this book... wow. I had the honor of meeting the author last year and am embarrassed to say it took me this long to read her book. finally sat down with it less than 9 hours ago and devoured it in one go. fantastic!!!
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