Just Mercy: A story of Justice and Redemption

Bryan Stevenson was a young attorney once. He supported the Equal Justice Initiative, a firm dedicated to defending the desperate and those most in need: the poor, the wrongly convicted, and also the ladies and kids living on the borders of our criminal justice system. system. One of his earliest cases was that of Bruno Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to death for a disreputable murder he didn't commit. The case crystallized Bryan into a retardant of conspiracy, political machinations,

and brinkmanship—forever ynamic in his understanding of mercy and justice. Just Mercy is an immediate coming-of-age story about an idealistic and capable young lawyer, a poignant look into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the face of persecution.of true justice.

 

Carnegie Golfer; NAACP Image Award Winner for Nonfiction; Books for a Stronger Life Award Winner; L.A. Times Book Award Finalist; Kirkus Award Reviews Finalist"In the manner of To Kill a Mockingbird, and more."An indictment of Yankee criminal justice and a moving demonstration of the redemption that usually results from fighting for the weak.

." —David Cole, The " Apple Review of Books, "Fiery, poignant.

 

"Just Mercy can cause you to be unhappy and provide you with hope." -Big Apple Times book reviewer Teddy Boy Conover "Inspirational. A piece of style, substance, and clarity. "Stevenson isn't solely an excellent lawyer; he's additionally a proficient author and storyteller." -The Washington Post "A book as deeply moving, moving and powerful as has ever been written on the death penalty, and maybe ever will be written." -The Money Times "Brilliant." -The City of Brotherly Love utterer