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4.72 AVERAGE
4.72 AVERAGE
4.5 stars simply because of how important this story is, and how important Bryan Stevenson's work is within the criminal justice system. This was a further awakening for me, especially related to the sentencing of the innocent, the profiling of the black community, and life sentences for children. Death row is unpalatable. It seems like the system is geared toward a "throw them away and forget" mentality, but Stevenson brings light to the - much currently emphasized - injustice in our justice system. As many other reviewers have discussed, I couldn't believe how resistant judges were, in some of the cases, to exonerate the innocent. It's maddening. I felt deep sorrow for these families and for those who have wasted years or even a lifetime in prison, wrongly accused.
I also appreciated Stevenson's story as he grows from a young, nervous law student, to a staunch advocate for the underserved and unfairly judged. This book reads as a collection of some of his cases, and how he became involved in law.
I also appreciated Stevenson's story as he grows from a young, nervous law student, to a staunch advocate for the underserved and unfairly judged. This book reads as a collection of some of his cases, and how he became involved in law.
informative
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challenging
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informative
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medium-paced
This book made me challenge my beliefs when it comes to capital punishment. I never had much of an opinion regarding it, but now I am inclined to believe it is a highly problematic institution. I enjoyed the stories in this book. Occasionally emotional, sometimes uplifting, often heartbreaking.
Great for anyone with any interest in law or social justice as well as anyone who enjoyed Netflix's How to Make a Murderer. Detailed depictions of our criminal justice system & its flaws. May have changed my views on capital punishment. Definitely gives you a lot to consider- I'll def change my attitude the next time I'm called in for jury duty.
sad
slow-paced
Great read about the law and judicial systems injustices and the story of a lawyers cases in correcting justice.
Wow. What a powerful and needed book. I cried and got angry at so many things in it. I highly recommend it! I am so thankful for people like Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. What an important book. If you haven't read it, please do. Once you know the truth though, you can't be silent. More must be done. Everyone deserves just mercy. Incredible.
Such a deep story of ache caused by a system designed to hurt. We have so much work to do.
This may be the first five star rating I’ve give this year. Of all of the books that I’ve read this year that deal with social injustice, this is the one that I will be proselytizing. Please read this book immediately. You will not regret it
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced