Bookhabit - The Control Sickness By Robert Black - Written in a similar style to Catch 22, Robert Black in his first novel has added a persistent dark cloud to a clever humorous satirical look at the New Zealand justice system and laws seen through the eyes of a young barrister. The author is a lawyer with nearly ten years of criminal defence and family law experience in New Zealand. This novel gives the reader a rare insight into the true world of criminal law, the lawyers, judges and police. It also deals with the sad realities that family lawyers face: "IN child custody cases the welfare of the child was paramount. At the end of a case the prize for the jubilant parent was day to day care of the child. A fucked up child, but still a child. A perfect mould for their flesh and blood. But far from a whole person. The wounds and scars were easily observed by anyone who cared to look except the applicant and respondent. Each parent had their own special brand of poison invisible ink that splintered like glass and sliced red beneath the soft skin and trusting eyes." At last a down to earth lawyer has ripped down the pretentious veils of mystery that lawyers and judges hide behind and written an entertaining, satirical, chillingly truthful book, that exposes them painfully close to the core.

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The Control Sickness
By: Robert Black
Written in a similar style to Catch 22, Robert Black in his first novel has added a persistent dark cloud to a clever humorous satirical look at the New Zealand justice system and laws seen through the eyes of a young barrister. The author is a lawyer with nearly ten years of criminal defence and family law experience in New Zealand. This novel gives the reader a rare insight into the true world of criminal law, the lawyers, judges and police. It also deals with the sad realities that family lawyers face: "IN child custody cases the welfare of the child was paramount. At the end of a case the prize for the jubilant parent was day to day care of the child. A fucked up child, but still a child. A perfect mould for their flesh and blood. But far from a whole person. The wounds and scars were easily observed by anyone who cared to look except the applicant and respondent. Each parent had their own special brand of poison invisible ink that splintered like glass and sliced red beneath the soft skin and trusting eyes." At last a down to earth lawyer has ripped down the pretentious veils of mystery that lawyers and judges hide behind and written an entertaining, satirical, chillingly truthful book, that exposes them painfully close to the core.
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Keywords: barrister lawyer criminal law family law police judges satire Spain New Zealand Belfast Ireland London England Madrid love control sickness
Categories: Humor
Classification: Adult Only Language: English

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	Another great read Robert. Looking forward to reading the full book.Keep up the good work!!

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: nic Posted Date: 2008-05-20

	painful reality in life calls for huge patience.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: cj_ocean Posted Date: 2008-05-17

	Could be useful if you run out of toilet paper but apart from that.....

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: k1w1dent Posted Date: 2008-05-16

	Good book. That's truth

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: The fake celebrity in China and the control sickne Posted Date: 2008-05-14

	Interesting first chapter Great job and good luck.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: TianKym Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	really an intesting book Keep up the good work Robert

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: kymtian Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	I really enjoyed the first chapter,can't wait to read more.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: david Posted Date: 2008-05-13

	Very impressive. Great job and good luck.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: shuang wang Posted Date: 2008-05-07

	I have to admit I never liked lawyers so I am interested in this.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: david Posted Date: 2008-04-26

	it's a fantastic book,can't wait to read more.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: nike Posted Date: 2008-04-20

	Very interesting chapter as well as writer! Keep up the good work Robert!

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: aliciak Posted Date: 2008-04-20

	child--parent fussy--control bore--regulate

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: cj_ocean Posted Date: 2008-04-20

	considering going to the states for a law degree. always interested to hear what a lawyer has to say. the first chapter is intriguing. makes me wonder what will happen afterward... don't know if the author has already had an answer to the question 'are there too many laws?' would like to hear about that.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: larryweiliu Posted Date: 2008-04-19

	just finished the first chapter :) it is a great start , very impressive

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: jasminezhong Posted Date: 2008-04-18

	I really enjoyed the first chapter,can't wait to read more.Great job and good luck.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: rosan Posted Date: 2008-04-16

	it's a great book with a really good start,and it has certaily got me intrested in reading the rest.the author is talented,keep up the good work.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Billy Posted Date: 2008-04-13

	Interesting. First chapter grabs you by the collar and threatens a slap!

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Anthony Lloyd Posted Date: 2008-04-08

	after reading it, i respect lawyers much more than before , really an intesting book

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: olivia2 Posted Date: 2008-03-25

	im more interested in lawyers now...

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: timo Posted Date: 2008-03-24

	good start to a book,caught my attention from the beginning.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Robbie Smith Posted Date: 2008-03-17

	The first chapter is excellent,intreseting description.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Susan Posted Date: 2008-03-17

	I am a graduate of Political Science, so it got my interest.

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Donicia Posted Date: 2008-03-16

	Impressive! Eye-catching...keeps one breathless...open the first page and keeps us going..

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Donicia Posted Date: 2008-03-16

	Great writer who reminds me of the young Hemingway in his style and approach!

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: Monique Posted Date: 2008-03-16

	Very detailed descriptive style

	Comments for: First chapter Posted By: pauline Posted Date: 2008-03-15