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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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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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- Ben Taylor
- 19-05-2019
Difficult, but powerful
This is a difficult memoir to listen to, the topics and themes are troubling and awful. But her journey and the finale are powerful and worth it. The writing and the authors strength are stunning and better for being told in her own voice. I cried for the love she has found, despite the dark things she’s faced.
This book is also a call to change, and I hope that many other men take the time to listen to it. To understand the horrible power we have.
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- Ali
- 21-04-2019
Amazing
What an incredibly brave and inspiring story. It both broke my heart and gave me hope. All power to you Bri.
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- Kathleen Fahy
- 31-07-2019
True Crime in Real Time
What a remarkable book written by a woman who is a modern day Joan of Arc. I am so proud of you Bri and hope you inspire many silent women (and men) to speak their truth even though it feels like you will be destroyed in the process.
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- Maeve
- 13-05-2019
beautiful
beautifully written and read. somewhat harrowing to hear, bur well worth it.. thank bri for sharing your story
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- Charlotte
- 11-07-2021
Powerful and Moving
Gripping storytelling and insightful perspective. Validating for so many individuals and their often overlooked experiences.
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- Ben
- 16-04-2019
Thought-Provoking, Immediate, Harrowing,
This was a recommendation that did not disappoint. Finely read by the author herself and telling a story that felt like I'd lived it by the end. An exceptionally courageous person telling what is too often not told. Don't need to re-read it for a while though, for all the right reasons.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-05-2019
Harrowing but valuable
A very important memoir describing the courage it takes for a woman to report a sexual crime perpetrated against her - and the strength of character needed to keep going in the face of the incredibly slow-grinding wheels of the justice system when the process is causing terrible personal suffering. My only slight criticism is that it was a little drawn out - not Bri's story, but perhaps too many other cases.
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- Lisa
- 30-08-2019
A triumphant story of fighting back
This account made me cry, laugh and feel physically ill at times. But what an amazing courage shown by Bree. Hearing Bree's voice telling her story was truly inspiring.
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- Michael Jones
- 24-09-2020
A courageous, compelling and inspiring book
As a partner of a woman who was abused as a child, I found Ms BRI Lee’s story profoundly moving. But the story is far more than that. It is a candid, authentic and finely told epic contrasting the personal, psychological perspective with the mechanics of justice.
Ms Lee’s wonderful narration carried me and I felt very much in the moment with her on the journey. I do not usually become emotionally invested in stories but I identified strongly with Vincent, her partner.
The book is a loving depiction of family, and reveres Judge as a truly great man and mentor of an equally great associate. What a professional relationship !
Lastly, it takes great strength for everyone to embark on this journey and I would like to thank Ms Lee for giving a man, who wants to be supportive, a such a clear window into a strong feminist woman’s inner world.
Five stars are insufficient praise.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-2020
Incredible and inspiring
This book is a must read for anyone who works in any area of the court system or the justice department. At so many points, I found myself exclaiming out loud. So many of the things the author spoke of, I had thought myself. Such an incredible read.
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