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Just Mercy

A Story of Justice and Redemption

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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 Nonfiction
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Both a personal story and an exposé on inequality within the American justice system, this is has been one of the most profound books I’ve taken on. Bryan Stevenson has been fighting for the forgotten for decades and each case speaks volumes of how we perceive justice, hope for change and, naturally, mercy. Thoroughly recommended. (Oh and that milkshake story...!)

Exceptional

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An amazing story which caused me to alternate between feelings of rage at the system with overwhelming sadness for the victims of the system. Sometimes I was too sad/angry to keep listening as it is extremely emotional. However Mr Stevenson is a role model who fills me with hope for a future which is both just and merciful. As hard as it was I hung in to the end and am glad I did. May God bless him and all those he has inspired to work for justice, fairness and equity.

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A wonderful and moving account of social change and the tireless work put into changing our society for the better

Essential and moving

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Bryan Stevenson is a remarkable person: inspirational, humble, devoted to the cause of helping those who most need help. His reading was masterful & heartfelt. Very moving.

Powerful story

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This book was so moving and Although some of these story were hard to hear, its a must to hear. It makes you look at yourself and your views. wow Bryan Stevenson you are an amazing person with the biggest heart. Keep fighting the world need more of you.

Eye opening and humbling.

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