The Trial of the Chicago 7: The Official Transcript

Have you ever read a non fiction book, a court transcript no less, which caused you to yell out loud, exclaiming “that simply is not possible, that simply could not have happened, he simply could not have said that.” ? Have you ever read a non fiction book that made you laugh out loud, while simultaneously fearing for our country? This is that book.
Joan Hochman

Having lived through the original trial, it was extremely fascinating to be able to see the nuances and behaviours of all trial participants. This is a superb updated addition to The Tales of Hoffman.
Ironically, although this trial and its preceding events took place in the 60s, it is quite relevant to what is occurring in our country right now. It reminds us that if we do not want certain events in history to be repeated, it is imperative that we know what our history contains, and then take actions to assure that the unalienable rights of ALL people be protected. Although this is considered to be the Transcript of the infamous Chicago 7, it is far from dry reading! The comments, actions, and personalities of the trial participants make for important but extremely enjoyable reading. You will find yourself chuckling and incredulous at the same time. Kudos to the Editors!
If you really want to save our world and democracy, this book is a must buy!

This gem of a book brings recent history to life, is reminder for elders of the divisiveness of those years, and is a whiff of hope that our broken nation can find a healthier path forward. Thank you to the editors for giving all of us a gift of laughter, tears, memory and hope. And today, we need to ask, where are our clowns? We need Abbie Hoffman.

After seeing the movie recently, I wanted to get a more indepth look at the trial. The book was made up of actual trial transcripts and was more of an eye opener. Makes me wonder at the number of persons rotting in prison because of corrupt judges and inept attorneys. Makes our outlook on our government look a bit scary and it can be a very sad story in the years to come.

Reads more like “The evidence for a mistrial”. Great that it’s the actual transcript, but the editors focused on the ridiculousness of the trial itself and judge Hoffman’s obvious bias in favor of the Government.
The transcript is very funny at times, but rarely gives the reader any depth into the events and facts of the trial itself.
I read and enjoyed it, but it did not give much in the way of the trial’s substance.

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