A Time to Stand, Robert Whitlow
A Time to Stand, Robert Whitlow
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A Time to Stand

Author: Robert Whitlow

Narrator: Heath McClure

Unabridged: 11 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/12/2017

Synopsis

A highly relevant and gripping novel that challenges us to ask what it means to forgive while seeking justice and to pursue reconciliation while loving others as ourselves.Adisa Johnson is living her dream of practicing law with a prestigious firm in downtown Atlanta. Then a split-second mistake changes the course of her career.Left with no other options, Adisa returns to her hometown where a few days earlier a white police officer shot an unarmed black teen who is now lying comatose in the hospital.Adisa is itching to jump into the fight as a special prosecutor but feels pulled to do what she considers unthinkable as a young black woman—defend the officer.As the court case unfolds, everyone in the small community must confront their own prejudices. Caught in the middle, Adisa also tries to chart her way along a path complicated by her budding relationship with a charismatic young preacher who leads the local movement demanding the police officer answer for his crime.In a small Georgia town where racial tensions run high and lives are at stake, can one lawyer stand up for justice against the tides of prejudice?A stand-alone legal dramaBook length: approximately 120,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

About Robert Whitlow

Robert Whitlow is the bestselling author of legal novels set in the South and winner of the Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. He received his JD with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the staff of the Georgia Law Review. Website: robertwhitlow.com; X: @whitlowwriter; Facebook: @robertwhitlowbooks.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Skip on February 10, 2018

A legal thriller with a racial theme. A white police officer shoots an black kid, after the suspect failed to yield, the officer hearing a gunshot and fearing for his life. No gun is found. A young black female attorney from the town, returns to take care of her caretaker Aunt and is horrified along......more

Goodreads review by Melba on May 09, 2019

I truly enjoyed this book, and I really enjoy reading other books by the author as well. This was a timely read, and one we can learn from. I would recommend it to all book lovers, and I would read it slowly & savor it.......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on September 17, 2017

"A Time to Stand" is a legal novel. The first half of the story was Adisa dealing with her aunt's stroke, doing her job, losing her job, and trying to find a new job. Frankly, this just dragged. About halfway through, Adisa had her first significant interaction with the preacher love interest and fi......more

Goodreads review by Kenzie on February 21, 2024

4.5 stars! I enjoyed this one! It had a timely theme, a positive message, and likable characters. I think I expected more courtroom drama, but I liked it nevertheless! I’m glad to have found Robert Whitlow’s work, and I hope to read more of it in the future!......more

Goodreads review by Kristi on October 29, 2017

As someone who reads books predominately written by female authors I'm always a bit hesitant when I start a book by a male author. I always wonder if I will be able to relate to the characters and the writer through their writing. I was excited to read this story by Robert Whitlow (my first by this......more

Quotes

'Whitlow gives a powerful message about the need for people of all colors and backgrounds to come together in times of trouble. . .' Publishers Weekly

'A nice option for book groups, Christy Award winner Whitlow's timely story shines a spotlight on prejudice, race, and the pursuit of justice in a world bent on blind revenge. Fans of Greg Iles' Natchez Burning will find this just as compelling if not more so.' Library Journal, STARRED Review

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