Barman : Ping-Pong, Pathos, and Passing the Bar

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Summary: Trust me.
Review: This book is positively mesmerizing. I think that you will find it to be quite difficult to put down once you begin to read it. Alex Wellen has a very down-to-earth writing style and his words have the effect of drawing you seemlessly into his story. Anyone who has ever struggled through the challenges and self-doubt that are the stepping stones to achieving a hard-earned goal will find common ground with this story -- and that accounts for most of us. Wellen has blended passion, humor, and angst into his story, and I suspect that the harmony which he achieves in this ecletic mixture of emotions is no less the product of his skillful writing as it is a reflection of his own true self. This is one of those rare books which finds you rushing to get to the conclusion but a little sad when you finally reach it because you find that you have become attached to the characters. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: Believable
Review: This is a great choice for anyone considering law school, or perhaps just looking for a good right. Wellen is a personable and friendly writer, and you find yourself rooting for him as he begins his life after law school. Most of the book, in fact, doesn't cover the actual school, but the results of attending a Tier II school, and the career that comes afterwards. Most who read it really enjoy it, and for further accolades, please visit the authors blog at http://alexwellen.typepad.com/barman/

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Summary: Required reading for law students and their loved ones
Review: With humour similar to David Sedaris and Bill Bryson, Wellen accurately captures the stress of law school. Wellen manages to put law school in "perspective" by sharing his own experiences in an amusing light. As a law student, it is encouraging to know that what I am going through is not unique; I made my mother read it too (she enjoyed it also). Although BARMAN is a light and easy read, I felt it was invaluable.