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Just Mercy

a Story of Justice and Redemption
Dec 02, 2020pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson tells the heartbreaking true story of what it is like to be on the front lines of the United States death row. Stevenson is a lawyer, who moves to Alabama in order to achieve his dream of being a civil rights lawyer. He is intrigued by the justice system, only to find out that it is full of corruption and inequality. The book focusses on the story of Walter McMillian, who was unrightfully prosecuted and charged of capital punishment. Through vivid and descriptive stories, Stevenson brings a completely new perspective on the unfair justice system, and what we can do to change it. I would highly recommend this memoir for anyone who is interested in learning about the criminal-justice system in America. It includes mature topics such as racial injustice, disability, poverty, and brutality, so I would recommend it for an older audience. There is a version of the book for young adults, as well as a movie. Overall this book is fascinating yet graphically tragic, and is a cry for help for every person charged of the death penalty. -Olivia, Grade 10