Guy T. Saperstein grew up in the 60s and was greatly involved in civil rights causes even when he was still young. In 1966, he finished his AB degree at the University of California in Berkeley. Following his graduation from the University of California School of Law in 1969, he decided to pursue efforts in social causes. In the Civil Warrior, he made the antagonists pay. His David and Goliath-themed story recounts the life of Erin Brockovich. It also has its share of big cases, which include the win against State Farm Insurance for $239 million as well as the famous Denny’s lawsuit. The book tells these case stories and other accounts in a gripping style, accompanied with images that make the long-drawn-out State Farm case, which lasted for about 12 years, as readable as fiction. According to the Wall Street Journal, Saperstein revolutionized the civil rights law through this book.

His latest masterpiece, Civil Warrior: Memoirs of a Civil Rights Attorney, is a solid example of justice being served. With this book, Saperstein not only shares with the readers his experiences about defending in significant court cases – those that have marked a huge impact in the society – but he also reveals important lessons about life. Growing up, he learned a lot from his father and his own experiences have also been fundamental.

An informative yet enjoyable book, Civil Warrior is an enthralling chronicle of a civil rights lawyer’s struggles with corporate giants fighting against age, sex and race discrimination. This is a must-read for young adults who need to be informed about the setting of the workplace for women in the 1970s and 1960s. Clearly, Saperstein’s persistence and success contributed to eligible women and the minorities equal part in the workplace, and in getting better paying jobs.