The Atlanta Lawyer June/July 2016 | Page 34

BOOK REVIEW
SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS 1
By Megan T . Hodgkiss Hodgkiss Consulting LLC HodgkissConsulting @ gmail . com

It is the start of the summer holiday season , a time when you can put down those legal briefs and pick up a book you have been meaning to read , just for fun . The Atlanta Lawyer asked several experts — a local law school , a local librarian , and a local independent bookstore — what page turners they would recommend this summer . What follows is a collection of books for everyone from brand new law students to more seasoned attorneys . Whether you want to brush up on your interpersonal skills , learn more about an esteemed public figure , or just get lost in an easy breezy beach read , we have got you covered .

Recommendations from Georgia State University ’ s College of Law Library
85 Park Place NE , Atlanta , GA 30303 ( 404 ) 413-9100 lawlibrary . gsu . edu
Getting it Done : How to Lead When You ’ re Not in Charge by Roger Fisher and Alan Sharp In law school , there are no classes on how to run a meeting , organize a team , or getting your voice heard . This book addresses topics such as leadership , organization , and project management that while overlooked , are often the determining factor in professional success .
The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb History has not followed a methodical , predictive narrative . Yet it is human nature to approach the future without considering the impact of improbable events . This book encourages readers to consider looking at life and professions through a lens of uncertainty : what improbable events will shape the legal profession of the future ?
The Trusted Advisor by David H . Maister “ When retaining a professional , what you ( and your clients ) want is someone who understands your interests and will not put their interests ahead of yours while working for you .” The authors explain the key to any professional relationship is the ability to earn the trust and confidence of their clients . The book is an enlightening read for anyone wanting to develop interpersonal skills .
Recommendations from The Atlanta- Fulton Public Library System 2
One Margaret Mitchell Square , Atlanta , GA 30303 ( 404 ) 730-1700 afpls . org
Bossypants by Tina Fey The always-entertaining Tiny Fey recalls her many misadventures in life , career , and love in this bestselling memoir . Fey discusses everything from her childhood , to Chicago improv , to her time at Saturday Night Live . The book is laugh-out-loud funny and leaves readers longing for more .
Ghettoside by Jill Leovy This book follows the true murder investigation of a Los Angeles Police Department detective ’ s teenaged son , as told from the perspectives of the police and of the court . One Los Angeles reporter called the case an attempt to understand “ the mystery of disproportionate black homicide .”
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