About this Event
Meet Local Author Jacqueline St. Joan, author of The Verdict
Your Verdict: A Judge’s Reckoning With Law and Loss by Jacqueline St. Joan is not only a cinematic and compelling memoir but a look behind the bench of a Denver judge. The usage of epigraphs as an expressive tool bridges the gap between the law and the human condition.
St. Joan exceptionally uses these literary snapshots to set a sincere tone for her journey. From the poignant opening lines by Olga Broumas, “like amnesiacs in a ward on fire, we must find words or burn”, to the inclusion of Matthew 7:1, “Judge not, lest you be judged,” serves as a powerful, optimistic reminder of the humility and “moral intelligence” required in the pursuit of justice. Each epigraph acts as a moral compass.
Each quote isn’t just a decoration; they are essential tools that St. Joan uses to “braid” her private life with the high-stakes drama of the courtroom. Your Verdict is a vivid celebration of finding one’s voice and the “discipline of hope.” Your Verdict isn’t just a legal drama; the story is an emotional exploration of justice, identity, and the courage to “court eviction from the tribe”.
--Crisosto Apache author Ghostword, and is(ness)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1700 N Humboldt St, 1700 North Humboldt Street, Denver, United States
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