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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. The memoir of Canada's first openly gay judge. Rejected by his parents, denied legal jobs due to his sexuality, and subjected to institutional homophobia, Brownstone rose through grit and brilliance. He pioneered a compassionate judicial approach and championed LGBTQ+ rights. A powerful story of resilience, justice, and trailblazing courage.
Harvey Brownstone was Canada's first openly gay judge and the first sitting judge in the world to write a bestselling book and host a national television show. Since retiring from the bench in 2021, he now hosts celebrities, authors, and prominent individuals on his program, Harvey Brownstone Interviews. He lives in the Niagara Region of Ontario.
"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
"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
"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
"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
Sales and Market Bullets
• BESTSELLER STATUS: Harvey Brownstone's 2009 book, Tug of War, has sold more than 20,000 copies.
• A BIG PLATFORM: Once retired, Brownstone launched a YouTube channel where he conducts in-depth interviews with celebrities, authors, and prominent individuals. @harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 has 65K subscribers. The show has also been recognized by Variety, Daily Geek Report, and Los Angeles Weekly Times.
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. The memoir of Canada's first openly gay judge. Rejected by his parents, denied legal jobs due to his sexuality, and subjected to institutional homophobia, Brownstone rose through grit and brilliance. He pioneered a compassionate judicial approach and championed LGBTQ+ rights. A powerful story of resilience, justice, and trailblazing courage.
Harvey Brownstone was Canada's first openly gay judge and the first sitting judge in the world to write a bestselling book and host a national television show. Since retiring from the bench in 2021, he now hosts celebrities, authors, and prominent individuals on his program, Harvey Brownstone Interviews. He lives in the Niagara Region of Ontario.
"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
"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
"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
"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
Sales and Market Bullets
• BESTSELLER STATUS: Harvey Brownstone's 2009 book, Tug of War, has sold more than 20,000 copies.
• A BIG PLATFORM: Once retired, Brownstone launched a YouTube channel where he conducts in-depth interviews with celebrities, authors, and prominent individuals. @harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 has 65K subscribers. The show has also been recognized by Variety, Daily Geek Report, and Los Angeles Weekly Times.