The Elephant and the Wasp
The Elephant and the Wasp by John McArdle, published by JJMoffs Independent Book Publisher in 2018, is a biography that chronicles the life of a working-class boy from England’s industrial northeast. Born in 1953, McArdle faced limited career prospects as a teenager until a pivotal encounter with a solicitor’s firm set him on a path to becoming a lawyer. This narrative explores his journey through the legal profession, highlighting his fierce advocacy for individuals against powerful institutions.
Readers will find a detailed account of McArdle’s transformation from a class clown to a tenacious lawyer, emphasizing themes of resilience and justice. The book presents the challenges he faced in a profession where few from his background succeeded, illustrating his determination to fight for those in need. With 222 pages, this edition offers insights into the world of law and the personal struggles of a professional who defied the odds. The proceeds from this book are directed to benefit UNICEF.
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Born in 1953 to a working class family in England’s industrial north east, career prospects were not great for 16 year old John McArdle, the ginger-headed class clown.With no clue of what he wanted to do and the end of school fast approaching, the decision was taken out of his hands when his teacher sent him for an interview with a Durham firm of solicitors.The firm hired him and in doing so ultimately unleashed into the world of law a ferocious adversarial lawyer who would fight for individuals against some of the largest establishments in the country; a lawyer who upset enough people in the name of justice that he nearly lost everything.This is the story of a working class boy who became a lawyer when working class boys didn’t become lawyers. It is a story of resilience, sense of justice and determination beyond belief.Sold to benefit UNICEF
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