In the Ring: The Trials of a Washington Lawyer

In response to the review posted by C. Lawlor - It's called an "autobiography" which means that it's going to contain information from the perspective of the author, in this case Bob Bennett. I read the book and found it well written, informative and quite interesting. My guess is that C.Lawlor would not have been so critical if the book contained biases but was written by Bill Bennett, Bob's right-wing, conservative brother.

This is an absolutely great book. If you like Washingtion DC political insiders history that is a great read to boot, this book is for you.

This is a fantastic "inside look" of Bob Bennett. He is very detailed in his descriptions of happenings in his life, both as a youngster in Brooklyn, NY and later as a professional in Washington, D. C. My husband and I were glued to the pages, not wanting to put down the book, at least not until we completed the chapter we were reading. In the center of the book are various family photographs, making the text even more enjoyable. It's a great read.

If you want to know how Washington works and does not work then this is the book. My only regret is that the author did not keep the original title and moved to the editor's choice. The original title was Mean Town. It is nice to see the town through the eyes of someone who after all these years is still an idealist. In D.C. you can actually find more Kangaroos than genuine idealists.

This book provides insight into the real workings of Washington and into the complexities of operating within the rule of law. Bob Bennett is the measure of doing the right thing. His story is pointed and full of insight for the young and old lawyer. He demonstrates that preparation is the key to success. He willingly praises those with whom he works. We would all benefit if there were more lawyers like Bob Bennett. Integrity personified. The book is well worth the read and anyone affiliated with the law or pollitics should read it.