A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr
This book is a non-fiction account of a water contamination case in Woburn, Massachusetts. A determined lawyer fights on behalf of eight families whose children have died from leukemia caused by industrial pollution. The narrative explores the complex legal battle against two large corporations, revealing the intricacies of the American legal system, the sacrifices required for justice, and the impact of corporate power on individual lives.
The 8722nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 500
- Words
- 150,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)