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Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life and the Law Audiobook

Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life and the Law is Beverley McLachlin’s memoir, covering her life and career as a Canadian lawyer and judge. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by the author and runs for 11 hours and 9 minutes.

At a glance

Memoir of Beverley McLachlin’s life, legal career and time on the Supreme Court of Canada.
The listing describes her childhood in rural Alberta, barriers she faced as a woman in law, and prominent legal cases.
The author narrates the unabridged audiobook.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Author narration offers a first-person delivery of McLachlin’s memoir.
The account combines personal experiences with discussion of landmark Canadian legal cases and decisions.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	11 hours and 9 minutes
Language	English
Publication date	24 September 2019

Credits
Author	Beverley McLachlin
Narrator	Beverley McLachlin
Publisher	Simon & Schuster

What to know before buying

The memoir covers Canadian courts and law, including Charter challenges, same-sex marriage and euthanasia, so its legal and historical focus is especially relevant to readers interested in Canada.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in Beverley McLachlin, Canadian legal history or the Supreme Court of Canada.
Readers looking for a first-person memoir that connects a legal career with personal experiences.

Less suited to

Listeners seeking a short recording. The audiobook is over 11 hours long.
Listeners looking primarily for fiction or legal instruction rather than a memoir.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 295 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the memoir as informative and well written, with particular appreciation for McLachlin’s life and accomplishments and its account of landmark Canadian legal decisions. Customers also describe it as riveting, and some find it inspiring. This feedback suits listeners seeking both personal memoir and Canadian legal history, though the audiobook’s stated length may be a consideration. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable, with a smaller spread of lower ratings, but do not explain individual listeners’ reasons.

Positive themes

Customers praise the informative account of McLachlin’s life and legal work.
Feedback highlights the writing and discussion of Canadian legal cases.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates Truth Be Told?

Beverley McLachlin is both the author and narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

What does the memoir cover?

The listing describes McLachlin’s personal life and legal career, including her work on the Supreme Court of Canada and discussion of prominent cases.