Robert J. Sharpe

One of the better justices of the Supreme Court of Canada in recent years, Dickson wrote many of the seminal judgments relating to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A very well written biography of a fascinating man, this book traces Dickson's life from his Manitoba roots through the war to his time on the Supreme Court of Canada. Not only was Dickson a fascinating man, he also wrote extremely well reasoned and drafted judgments, many of which still represent the current state of the law in Canada. Reading this book not only provides a glimpse into an interesting personality, but also a snapshot of recent Canadian jurisprudence, although this latter aspect may be of more salience to law students and lawyers. Highly recommended.… (más)