Just Mercy

sheldon_rapoza shared a tip "I recommend this book to people all the time who have a tendency to believe their life is “difficult”. This is a book where you read and can’t believe everyone’s not talking about it. There are many injustices in the US and this book exposes and shines light on racism and more."

sarah_brown_5943 shared a tip "Inspiring but infuriating to read about people being killed by the state over petty bureaucratic nonsense (judicial elections, court appointed lawyers squabbling etc)"

jadyn_adams shared a tip "Moving, nuanced and real. It provides heartbreaking depictions of what the US court system does to poor and BIPOC people. It’s a painful and uncomfortable read — even for those who consider themselves progressive — but provides a chance for legitimate self reflection on how we have upheld a just system and how we can help change society. It’s worth multiple reads to soak up everything in it. Grab a highlighter and a pen. You’ll need it."

emily_alwubayran shared a tip "Another book that should be required reading. Eye opening in the worst but most important way. This book examines our country’s fragile concept of justice, and forces us to reflect on this issues head on. Incredibly infuriating but cautiously hopeful."

katie_h_ shared a tip "“We are all broken by something. We have all hurt someone and been hurt. We all share the condition of brokenness even if our brokenness is not equivalent. The ways in which I have been hurt - and have hurt others - are different from the ways others suffer and cause suffering. But our shared brokenness connects us.” #nonfiction #race #history #politics #law"

kathleen_hyslop shared a tip "Saw the movie first - enlightening and moving. I really loved the book, though. I learned so much from it. The author discusses racial and socio-economic discrimination prevalent in the U.S. criminal justice system. His writing is based on the lives of real people he represented over the last 30 years."

jane_cantwell shared a tip "I was expecting more of a story. This was a lot of taking in information- good information, don’t get me wrong. I would have liked it more if I went in expecting “narrative nonfiction” instead of a personal memoir."

andrea_strickler shared a tip "I don’t often read non fiction, but I’m glad I took a chance on this title. I highly recommend. In fact, this book would be great reading for anyone going into social work, law enforcement, or other human services careers. The stories woven together are sad, courageous, infuriating and encouraging. Poverty, racism, disability, and vulnerability have been far too influential in the U. S. system while mercy and redemption have, in many cases, been abandoned. This book was eye opening…haunting really."

hannah_98 shared a tip "I had to read this for school and when I tell you I would rather have read the dictionary three times through than read this book, I am not lying. Watching paint dry would be preferable to reading this. I am entertained by books easily, so I'm disappointed that this one missed the mark."

adelia_nasir shared a tip "Just Mercy is a must read! Mr. Stevenson shows us what it was like to work with death row inmates, It shows the pain and horror of what it’s like to be subjected to something you possibly couldn’t control or never could control. The purpose of this book is to persuade and inform the reader about the criminal injustice system flaws, especially when it comes down to race, wealth, and extremely situational times that may never be accounted for in trial. (war veteran, mental disabilities, etc.)"

i_h shared a tip "Grateful for the reminder that for some ideals grow feet and roll up their sleeves and take to action. Encouraging and challenging to get after the work you were created to do on this earth."

alyssa_kelly_9973 shared a tip "I am not sure yet. I am trying to find a mystery book. Have any recommendations? I might read a book called The Inheritance games."

hannah_petri shared a tip "It's a very good book I read in school. It's based off a true story and it has a very powerful message. I like fiction books but I also like to read a good amount of fiction based off true events. If you end up liking this book, definitely give Kite Runner a read!"

neha_nataraj shared a tip "I'm actually still in the process of reading it! But so far my favorite anecdote was when an old man in a wheelchair who went through the civil rights movement lauded the author! It was an incredibly moving moment! Have you read it?"

ciera_johnson_4736 shared a tip "This is one of my favorite books it completely changed my stance on the death penalty, it was a complete eye opener. I would recommend this book to anyone looking challenge their beliefs or just willing to learn more about the death penalty"