The Honourable Marie Corbett was one of the first women to become a superior court judge in Canada. She crusaded for social justice and reform of environmental, family and pension law. In this memoir, she reviews the events of one month (January, 1995) during which she presided over sexual assault and drug trafficking trials while managing her home (husband and two sons) and providing support for one of her closest friends who was dying of cancer. This structure not only allows us to get a detailed life of a judge, but also shows how Marie had to balance her priorities. It shows us how what was happening in both her professional and personal lives caused her to reflect on her accomplishments and on the kind of life she wants to pursue i her future. Very well written, moving and, while obviously sad, not a depressing experience to read. ( )