All Rise

All Rise provides an insider's view into some of the most pivotal moments in Arkansas history. Robert (Bob) Brown shares his journey of growing up as the son of an Episcopal bishop living in the Jim Crow South. This compelling memoir affords a glimpse at how Brown's worldview on important matters evolved and culminates with a review of the leading cases he authored during twenty-one years on the Arkansas Supreme Court. Justice Brown served during a period overlapping two centuries that was arguably a highwater mark for judicial influence on school funding, police conduct, and the rights of same sex couples in Arkansas. His book affirms that the rulings of good men and women on our courts are undeniably shaped by their experiences before they reach the bench.