The Deep Depression: The Case Of Clarence Darrow

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Returning to Chicago and after months as a defendant, with newspapers nationwide reporting the details of his legal battles, Clarence Darrow was sinking into a deep depression because he thought his career was in ruins (Tierney, 1979). He lost friends, especially those acquaintances who thought he was guilty of bribery. However, within a few months he was sufficiently recovered to begin public speaking again. But he was not at all sure that he wanted to continue practicing law. On the other hand, he had to do something to earn a living. Public speaking was likely to be the most lucrative. He signed up for a series of Chautauqua appearances, and Darrow not only enjoyed these appearances that were, for the most part, more entertainment than serious
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