The Buddhist on Death Row: Finding Light in the Darkest Place by David Sheff
The Buddhist on Death Row: Finding Light in the Darkest Place

David Sheff

The Buddhist on Death Row: Finding Light in the Darkest Place

David Sheff

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction biography emotional reflective slow-paced
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The true story of the death row inmate who became a world-renowned Buddhist teacher, and what his journey can teach us about freedom, love, and forgiveness  Jarvis Jay Masters arrived in San Quentin at age nineteen, convicted of armed robbery. Aft...

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inspiring 88%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 27%
informative 27%
challenging 16%
dark 11%
sad 11%
relaxing 5%

Pace

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slow 16%
fast 11%

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