A View From the Bench Author:Judge Joseph A. Wapner Judge Wapner's book vividly illustrates that toughmindedness on the bench is compatible with compassion. His reminiscences let the reader see the courtroom and the human beings in it through his eyes. As he tells the story of his life in the law, the reader will also see Joe Wapner as do those of us who have known him for 30 years in his many ... more »roles-soldier, husband, father, friend, advocate, judge and television star. He comes through as he really is-a dedicated, warm and witty man who always knows the difference between glitter and gold.« less