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Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open: Lessons from More Than a Half-Century in Law and Life Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open: Lessons from More Than a Half-Century in Law and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.28 — 5,263 ratings — published 2026
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The CodeBreaker Mindset: The Unwritten Rules for Success The CodeBreaker Mindset: The Unwritten Rules for Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.32 — 5,544 ratings — published
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Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law (ebook)
by (shelved 36 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.26 — 6,420 ratings — published 2019
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One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.75 — 10,085 ratings — published 1977
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The Story of My Life The Story of My Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 690 ratings — published
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The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 29 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.89 — 23,855 ratings — published 2018
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My Life in Court My Life in Court (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.15 — 673 ratings — published 1961
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The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.87 — 87,978 ratings — published 2006
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Just Mercy Just Mercy (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.62 — 273,906 ratings — published 2014
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Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse (Vintage) Courtroom 302: A Year Behind the Scenes in an American Criminal Courthouse (Vintage)
by (shelved 27 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.02 — 2,214 ratings — published 2005
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Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.98 — 780 ratings — published 2013
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Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 1,670 ratings — published 2020
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A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.55 — 6,702 ratings — published 2020
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Without a Doubt Without a Doubt (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.24 — 5,729 ratings — published 1997
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A Civil Action A Civil Action (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.00 — 18,017 ratings — published 1995
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When Truth Is All You Have: A Memoir of Faith, Justice, and Freedom for the Wrongly Convicted When Truth Is All You Have: A Memoir of Faith, Justice, and Freedom for the Wrongly Convicted (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,330 ratings — published 2020
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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.94 — 271,445 ratings — published
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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.06 — 52,504 ratings — published 2012
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The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career The Startup of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 13 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.83 — 11,183 ratings — published 2012
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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 52,216 ratings — published 2023
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Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 1,178 ratings — published
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How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 10,898 ratings — published 2018
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 183,573 ratings — published 2006
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Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.78 — 2,554 ratings — published 2016
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.17 — 5,518 ratings — published 2020
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The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.73 — 2,609 ratings — published
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What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.71 — 17,380 ratings — published 1970
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The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.12 — 12,770 ratings — published 2025
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.08 — 148,807 ratings — published 2016
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You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.95 — 297,871 ratings — published 2013
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#Girlboss #Girlboss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.64 — 76,788 ratings — published 2014
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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.12 — 84,525 ratings — published 2019
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The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 14,559 ratings — published 2012
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Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.11 — 17,671 ratings — published 2017
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Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.04 — 62,254 ratings — published 2017
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Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.84 — 52,774 ratings — published 2005
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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.13 — 580,012 ratings — published 2012
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Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.17 — 6,125 ratings — published 2014
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.00 — 170,948 ratings — published 2001
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.07 — 487,419 ratings — published 2012
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Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.66 — 20,459 ratings — published 2004
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The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.73 — 1,024 ratings — published 1998
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80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.90 — 2,460 ratings — published 2016
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The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.25 — 10,743 ratings — published 2017
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Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You Designing Your Life: Build a Life that Works for You (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.90 — 23,684 ratings — published 2016
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.15 — 200,840 ratings — published 2016
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Strengths Finder 2.0 Strengths Finder 2.0 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 57,646 ratings — published 2007
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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.77 — 3,015 ratings — published 2008
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 4.20 — 106,288 ratings — published 2014
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The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as career-advice)
avg rating 3.71 — 17,521 ratings — published 2014
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Mark C. Zauderer
“Nobody likes to make mistakes. But they happen to everybody, and they can be the best learning tool.”
― Mark C. Zauderer, Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open: Lessons from More Than a Half-Century in Law and Life

Sheryl Sandberg
“If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat! Just get on.”
― Sheryl Sandberg

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