A Hidden Madness
James T. R. Jones
ISBN:
978-0615571546
Publisher:
James T.R. Jones
Date
of publish: Dec 29, 2011
Pages:
336
There's an old traditional saying that
to know someone you have to walk a mile in their shoes. James T. R.
Jones, in his autobiography, “A Hidden Madness” takes us on
precisely such a journey, lasting from his high school days through
becoming a tenured law professor.
Most of us understand that being a law
student is one of the most demanding of academic tracks (the old TV
show “Paper Chase” did a fair job of showing the pressures),
academically, socially, and, for those lawyers who qualify to teach,
politically, challenging. Focus, self-confidence, long hours, and
good social skills are critical.
But what if a student had a secret?
What if he had an illness that was so stigmatized that simply letting
anyone know he had it would jeopardize his chances for a successful
career? If he had a broken arm, or was in a car accident, or
developed cancer, there would be some degree of understanding, but
this was different.
