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Without Prejudice

By (author): Harvey Brownstone

Harvey Brownstone’s story is a tumultuous, sometimes hilarious, and uplifting journey from bullied child to outcast after coming out to his parents, to trailblazing lawyer, to distinguished judge.

Brownstone colorfully details his momentous and inventive judicial career marked by his numerous innovations of the justice system, particularly revolutionizing Ontario’s child support enforcement program.

In retirement, he is no longer shackled by the restraints traditionally imposed on the judiciary, and thus Brownstone provides a frank, unfiltered, and refreshing glimpse into the inner workings of the justice system, boldly delineating the strengths and weaknesses of criminal and family courts, both of which he claims are sorely in need of comprehensive reform. His remarkable story, reinventing himself from high-profile judge to highly acclaimed talk show host, is a testament to the resilience and triumph of the human spirit.

AUTHOR

Harvey Brownstone

Mr. Justice Harvey Brownstone currently presides at the North Toronto Family Court. He was appointed a provincial judge in 1995, after serving as Director of the Support and Custody Enforcement Program of the Ministry of the Attorney General (now the Family Responsibility Office). He received his LL.B. from Queen’s University in 1980, and after working as a full-time Legal Aid duty counsel in the criminal courts, he joined the Legal Aid research facility, focusing primarily on Family Law.

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“Harvey Brownstone’s iconic life story blew me away. The intimacy, the humanity, the courage, the inspiration, and the powerful emotions enveloped me with a mix of love, admiration, and enormous pride.” — Rosalie Abella, retired justice, Supreme Court of Canada

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“Harvey Brownstone’s turbulent journey from being a social outcast to becoming Canada’s first openly gay judge makes for a sensational reading experience. This book is heartfelt, poignant, and at times hilarious and clearly proves SUCCESS IS THE BEST REVENGE! I loved it.” — Julian Schlossberg, producer, author, and podcast host

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“Harvey Brownstone’s heart-wrenching story of perseverance, resilience, and reinvention brought me to tears one moment and had me laughing out loud the next. His courage and determination to be himself, regardless of the enormous cost, make this book a blueprint for anyone feeling unseen, unappreciated, and unwanted. His fearlessness in tackling the upper echelons of the legal establishment, and then taking on the entertainment industry to become a renowned interviewer, is nothing short of astonishing. I couldn’t put this book down!” — Shane Stanley, multi Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and bestselling author

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“This is plain and simple one of the best autobiographies I’ve ever read. It moves seamlessly from heartbreak and tragedy to triumph and hilarity. I’ve known Harvey Brownstone for almost my entire life. For goodness’ sake, once upon a time, he was my babysitter! But there’s so much in here I didn’t know about him, and my already high regard for him has gone even higher. He’s lived an utterly unique life and tells the story brilliantly. I went from tears welling up in my eyes to laughing out loud, often on the same page. A must-read.” — Steve Paikin, journalist, author, podcaster

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Dimensions:

232 Pages
9in * 6in

Published:

May 26, 2026

Publisher:

ECW Press

ISBN:

9781770418783

Language:

eng

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