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Just Mercy

A Story of Justice and Redemption

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Just Mercy

By: Bryan Stevenson
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 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX • A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time.

“[Bryan Stevenson’s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and made a lasting impact on our country.”—John Legend

NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY

A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, Esquire, Time

Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn’t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever.

Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.

Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Nonfiction • Winner of a Books for a Better Life Award • Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • Finalist for the Kirkus Reviews Prize • An American Library Association Notable Book

“Every bit as moving as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so . . . a searing indictment of American criminal justice and a stirring testament to the salvation that fighting for the vulnerable sometimes yields.”—David Cole, The New York Review of Books

“Searing, moving . . . Bryan Stevenson may, indeed, be America’s Mandela.”—Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times

“Inspiring . . . a work of style, substance and clarity . . . Stevenson is not only a great lawyer, he’s also a gifted writer and storyteller.”—The Washington Post

“As deeply moving, poignant and powerful a book as has been, and maybe ever can be, written about the death penalty.”—The Financial Times

“Brilliant.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer Law Politics & Government Professionals & Academics Social Sciences Crime Inspiring Heartfelt Nonfiction
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How humbling and sobering this book has been. never have I read a book as honest emotionally, psychological and as clear as this.

No review can give this book justice. I dealt with so many emotions. Strength in honest and sometimes "dishonest" people is what I have learn most. the power of mercy and honesty as never narrated before.

Humble Honest and Merciful!

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In my opinion an important book to read. I may not be an American, but I know that until there is justice everywhere there is really justice nowhere

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Lots to reflect on our own society, the story challenges the reader to heal the hurt in their society and that it can be done.

Moving stories about Justice and mercy.

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Just Mercy; a story of Justice and Redemption is life changing! Bryan Stevenson is a man full of love, compassion and empathy! This book was written and read by the man himself; a man that cares beyond all reasonable doubt!

This book made me cry, laugh and reflect greatly on life and the appalling justice system of America! It’s shocking, horrifying and terribly disturbing for if one is black, poor and innocent you don’t stand a chance unless you have Mr Stevenson and his team on your side. The injustices are horrendous and I found myself cheering when I heard cases that had been fought and the innocent released from life on death row. I cried when Walter passed over and my heart has gone out to all these people & their loved ones. I can’t find the words when I heard of the children being incarcerated, raped and their lives lost.

It’s interesting watching and listening to how America ( not all Americans) behave and point the finger at other countries for the miss justice and cruelty they put on their own people but America needs to remember when you point your finger, there are always three pointing back at you!

Mr Stevenson deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his lives work. God bless you Sir. Thank you for a life changing experience. Please work to let other countries know what is happening because we don’t hear this horror in the Uk. We can all work together to help make changes and put pressure on your very unjust prison system.

Please get this book; you will learn far more than you bargained for!

“We should all die on Gods schedule not mans schedule”

Wow! Life changing book

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What an unforgettable book! I felt pity, sadness, rage, I even smiled and laughed occasionally. I wanted to know the outcome of Bryan's efforts on behalf of his clients, cheering when he succeeded, mourning when he couldn't help. Most of all, I was uplifted by Bryan's story, I urge you to listen to it.

"We Are More Than the Worst Thing We Have Done"

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