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4.72 AVERAGE
4.72 AVERAGE
“There is no wholeness outside of our reciprocal humanity.”
I learned so much from this book about the deeply rooted racism and prejudices of our criminal justice system, but what I took away most was Stevenson’s belief in humanity; in the sanctity of human life, the power of mercy, and the examination of how we can wield it to create a better world for everyone. I can’t recommend it enough. Bryan Stevenson is an outstanding human being who has done more for the world than most of us could ever dream of doing. I’m just in awe of him, his tenacity, and his selfless heart, and devastated by the realities revealed and stories in this book that I will carry with me forever.
I learned so much from this book about the deeply rooted racism and prejudices of our criminal justice system, but what I took away most was Stevenson’s belief in humanity; in the sanctity of human life, the power of mercy, and the examination of how we can wield it to create a better world for everyone. I can’t recommend it enough. Bryan Stevenson is an outstanding human being who has done more for the world than most of us could ever dream of doing. I’m just in awe of him, his tenacity, and his selfless heart, and devastated by the realities revealed and stories in this book that I will carry with me forever.
A truly important, powerful book. The work Bryan Stevenson and his colleagues do is unbelievably important and the stories he tells here are heartbreaking. He writes powerfully about the humanity of the people he represents, whether or not they have committed the crimes for which they are punished. I wish I could require people to read this book.
I would give this book 10 stars if I could. It is without a doubt the most moving and powerful book I have read in a long time, maybe ever. We have serious problems in this country and I don't have any answers on how to solve them. But I know we will never solve them until we acknowledge them and actually talk about them. This author is a perfect example of what one person can do with sufficient passion, commitment, and compassion. I recommend everyone read this and talk about it. Really talk about it. Do yourself a favor. Make yourself uncomfortable.
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Very good. Very well written. He's an amazing person. The facts are grim, and you may know them, but putting human stories to them is devastating--and important.
challenging
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This is a powerful memoir that highlights just how far we have to go as a country. The stories of these inmates relayed by Mr. Stevenson are horrifying, and it's only a fraction of the cases in this country that may never see the light of day.
The book is well written, meticulously laid out, and a stark reminder of who we are as a country.
The book is well written, meticulously laid out, and a stark reminder of who we are as a country.
Depressing and hopeful at the same time. Makes you want to get off your butt and do something to make the world better
Powerful, well-written, a must-read to better understand the history of the US criminal justice system and its systemic issues that have diluted, and in many cases, invalidated justice in and of itself