Harlington Wood - An Unmarked Trail - Cover

Book Comments

"From a law practice in Springfield, [Harlington Wood's] life story takes us on far-flung adventures and reaches the highest levels of the Department of Justice in Washington. Long and lean with a sparkle in his eye and a wry grin, Harlington Wood has left his mark not just on this attorney, but on our nation." Read More

Richard J. Durbin
U.S. Senator from Illinois

"Harlington and I have been colleagues on the Seventh Circuit for many years, but until I read his fascinating memoir I had only a dim idea of his extraordinary life. [...] His modesty is excessive, but cannot quite conceal his sterling character and a life of great public service seasoned with excitement." Read More

Richard A. Posner
Circuit Judge U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

"His life is a true reflection of the American Dream—a Midwestern boy's own desire for adventure takes him around the world and back. [...] This personal book paints a portrait of a man whose life was led by confidence tempered by humility." Read More

Alison Davis Wood
Producer, WILL-TV (PBS)

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