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4.72 AVERAGE
4.72 AVERAGE
Well written and easy to read, especially for someone with no law background. The overarching story of Walter is moving, but transitions nicely to the small vignette stories about other incarcerated individuals. I am excited to see the film, as I hear it is a good adaptation of the text.
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Oooph. Stunningly written, heavy as hell. The compassion with which Bryan Stevenson writes is so beautiful and raw. This book is so timely in 2020/2021 and taught me so much about the American (in)justice system and its awkward relationship with race and poverty. This should be mandatory reading in high school, for anyone out of high school, and for anyone who never went to high school. A must-read for anyone.
This was extremely eye opening, thought provoking, and uncomfortable to read at times. To realize the injustice and cruelty that people in power treat those that they see as less than is truly heartbreaking.
I appreciate Bryan Stevenson’s work for just mercy and judicial reform as well as his work to bring awareness to racism that is still alive today. My hope is that every person, no matter their gender, race, age, social status, physical and mental abilities, religion, or political party is met with kindness, compassion, and love.
“The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.”
I appreciate Bryan Stevenson’s work for just mercy and judicial reform as well as his work to bring awareness to racism that is still alive today. My hope is that every person, no matter their gender, race, age, social status, physical and mental abilities, religion, or political party is met with kindness, compassion, and love.
“The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.”
Jesus that’s a lot. I think he did a really good job providing some balance so that I, as a reader, have some moments of relief without being too optimistic. But the system is fucked. And not just in the South—although well-meaning white liberals sometimes want to think it is. A lot of work to do.
I’m trying to be more selective in issuing 5-star reviews but this one definitely earned it. I don’t know that I have adequate words for this book, but it is one that I purchased on Audible and will be definitely be listening to again. This was heavy, difficult to read at times, some chapters even gutted me. But having the chapter “Broken” at the end of the book felt profound and inspiring. Can not recommend enough.
I am so glad that I finally read this book. Sometimes Important books feel hard to pick up. This was easy to read, informative, well-written, emotional, and impactful. I read this after reading From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a middle grade book dealing with wrongful incarceration. It was an excellent book pairing. Highly recommend.
not my normal read but considering the genre and the type of book, it was really fascinating and eye-opening.
This is a heartbreaking subject, but Bryan Stevenson handled the writing of this book with such care and kindness - much in the sane way he handles his clients. I so admire the work that he has done to promote justice, freedom, hope, and change.