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“Historic! Nostalgic! PERPETUATING! Joyful! Gut-wrenching! This is not a book, it’s a journey through the landmark moments, events and personalities of 50 years of the Academy’s roller coaster ride of fighting for justice and protecting rights.” –John F. Romano, President of Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (1989-90)

“A spellbinding read for every plaintiff’s trial lawyer in Florida.”—Christian Searcy, President Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (1986-87)

“A compelling page-turner!”—Linda Lipsen, CEO, American Association for Justice

“Stewart uses his own recollections and personal interviews of many of the leaders who played a major role in championing the rights of the injured and in doing so helped shape Florida’s modern tort law.”—The Honorable Barbara Pariente, Florida Supreme Court Justice