Defining Moments, Ben Burgess, Jr.
Defining Moments, Ben Burgess, Jr.
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Defining Moments
Black and White

Author: Ben Burgess, Jr.

Narrator: Tamara Thompson, Adam Osborne, Ebony Ford, Jade Harlow, Ian Eugene Ryan, Shari Peele

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/28/2020


Synopsis

When the prestigious law firm of Wayne, Rothstein, and Lincoln catches two major cases—a rape case against a
white NBA star who allegedly raped a black stripper, and a murder case against a black rapper who allegedly killed a
gay couple and two policemen—Bill O’Neil and Ben Turner are tasked with handling these racially charged litigations.
The cases hit emotional chords with the two lawyers and force them to reckon with their interracial relationships and
families. Will the racial tension of their cases destroy them … or make them stronger?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carol

The story shows that all things, no matter how cut and dry they might be or might seem, are not as black and white as we might assume. It tackles the truths, that people face every day, through the stories of two young attorneys. Fighting for a partnership in their law firm, the two are put on cases......more

Goodreads review by Michael

Ben is a black lawyer that had to overcome prejudice growing up. Constantly he was teased for 'acting' white, for being proper and not fitting the stereotype of African Americans. While his dad has taught him to treat everyone equally, his mother on the other hand still has her bias perceptions of w......more

Goodreads review by Tynece

This was a great book This book touched on many of the race issues going on in today's world. It was very well written and took you deep into the hearts and minds of the characters. That made it easy to hate some characters and feel for others. I highly recommend this book.......more