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Summary: A 15 YR LAWSUIT WITH CONTINUAL TENSION
Review: CAUTION: if you are a fingernail biter, read this book with your gloves on as the contents may cause you "finger" problems. This book reveals employee conduct that is unbelievable, yet true. The authors present a complex case with simplicity that should keep you reading through the night. I read this aloud to my wife and she loved it. There are more twists and turns in this story than any body of fiction. Read it.
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Summary: A 15 YR LAWSUIT WITH CONTINUAL TENSION
Review: CAUTION: if you are a fingernail biter, read this book with your gloves on as the contents may cause you "finger" problems. This book reveals employee conduct that is unbelievable, yet true. The authors present a complex case with simplicity that should keep you reading through the night. I read this aloud to my wife and she loved it. There are more twists and turns in this story than any body of fiction. Read it.
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Summary: Stunning
Review: Class Action is one of the best books I have ever read. I simply could not put it down once I started reading it. The story, itself, is gripping. If this were a work of fiction, it would stretch the imagination to believe that such things could happen. The fact that this is a true story just stuns the reader to the depth of the soul.
But, beyond the nature of the story, is the excellent writing. It is as engrossing as the best novel - cohesive, fast paced & intelligble. There is just enough legal background and explanation given to make the events understandable to the lay person without making the book a lesson in Civil Procedure.
I cannot recommend this book too highly. Thank you to the authors for bringing this story to the public in such an empathetic and understandable way, and to the women of the story who changed the lives of all human beings for the better.
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Summary: Must reading for lawyers and women
Review: I admit to some bias because I know the lawyers who litigated this case, but this is a really important story of the first time a sexual harassment - hostile environment case was ever certified as a class action. In addition, this is a heartbreaking story about what the law can do, as well as what it can't. If I ever bring another class action, I am going to make my clients read this first so they will know how it can turn out, both the good and the bad. What happened to these women is horrific, but so important for all of us to know.
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Summary: Stunning
Review: I finished CLASS ACTION last night and find myself stunned at (first) the treatment of the women who worked at the mine and (second) the 10-year court battle. It is so inhumane that it's difficult to comprehend that it's all true. Brava to the authors for telling this important story. Now we have to find someone to make it into the next gripping, blockbuster movie!
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Summary: Great topic and a wonderful writing style
Review: It is hard to believe that the authors understood and depicted such an accurate portrayal of life on the Iron Range. There is definitely a unique and complex culture here. I have lived here all my life and am still learning about the people. My husband works in one of the mines and I am anxious to have him read this book so we can talk about his work environment. The writing style of the authors creates a story that keeps your interest. It is a book you can't put down until you have read the last page. What an incredible story.
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Summary: Must read for anyone considering a lawsuit
Review: This book is not only invaluable information for anyone considering a lawsuit against their employer - it is also a very gripping and engaging read. I work for IBM and am president of an employee union organization (Alliance@IBM/CWA Local 1701). In my role I get a ton of inquiries from employees who want to sue IBM for some injustice. What most people do not understand is, that suing an employer is very difficult and expensive. What this book tells you is a real life story about what it takes - the sacrifices of the litigants, the friends, the lawyers - what it really takes to go through the years of work to actually carry out a class action lawsuit. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand what they may be undertaking if they feel they have been treated unfairly by their employer, and want to pursue a lawsuit. For women interested in the whole issue of sexual discrimination, this is also a must-read book.
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Summary: Must read for anyone considering a lawsuit
Review: This book is not only invaluable information for anyone considering a lawsuit against their employer - it is also a very gripping and engaging read. I work for IBM and am president of an employee union organization (Alliance@IBM/CWA Local 1701). In my role I get a ton of inquiries from employees who want to sue IBM for some injustice. What most people do not understand is, that suing an employer is very difficult and expensive. What this book tells you is a real life story about what it takes - the sacrifices of the litigants, the friends, the lawyers - what it really takes to go through the years of work to actually carry out a class action lawsuit. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand what they may be undertaking if they feel they have been treated unfairly by their employer, and want to pursue a lawsuit. For women interested in the whole issue of sexual discrimination, this is also a must-read book.
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Summary: A page turner; a captivating story
Review: This is a very well-written and engaging telling of a complicated story. As a lawyer involved in class action work, I know they not only got it right from a legal point of view, but were able to do so incisively and compellingly. It is a most important story that I hope is read by lawyers and lay people alike. It is a page turner, that should help.
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