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You Have to Stand for Something, or You'LL Fall for Anything - Softcover

Jones, Star; Paisner, Daniel

 
9780553580341: You Have to Stand for Something, or You'LL Fall for Anything

Synopsis

Hailed as a "voice of reason," the fullfigured black lawyer turned TV star serves up a fresh, passionate insights on family, religion, friendship, racism, and the law, among other important topics. Reprint.

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About the Author

Star Jones rose to senior assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, New York, where she was renowned for her successful prosecution of high-profile homicide trials and community-sensitive cases. She debuted on television in 1991 as a commentator for Court TV, and later became the legal correspondent for <i>Today.</i> In 1997, she was selected by Barbara Walters to be one of the daily co-hosts for the unique new Emmy Award-winning television show, <i>The View,</i> which has become a favorite of millions of women viewers.<br><br>Daniel Paisner has written bestselling books with Geraldo Rivera and Montel Williams.

From the Inside Flap

, provocative--she writes it like she talks it on <i>The View!</i><br><br>Strongly held beliefs, a wicked sense of humor, and take-no-prisoners opinions--her many fans have come to expect all this and more from Star Jones, co-host of ABC-TV's hit show <i>The View.</i><br><br>In this remarkable book, the former New York City prosecutor shows why she has become one of the most quoted and respected media personalities of our time. Here she touches fearlessly on subjects both conventional and controversial, such as the importance of family and friendship, the law, racism, abortion, television, politics, and her relationship with God. And she does it all with a unique and refreshing viewpoint that will make you think twice about everything you thought you knew.<br><br>Here, too, is her powerful and intensely personal story, told with warmth, humor, and sometimes painful candor. This is an empowering memoir by a remarkable woman who not only walks the walk and talks the talk bu

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