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)"

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."

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."

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?"

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."

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."