“Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson for the Time-Crunched

In his powerful memoir Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson exposes the deep flaws within the American justice system as he recounts his relentless fight for justice and mercy for those who have been wrongly convicted or unfairly sentenced.

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“Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson is a gripping and eye-opening memoir that chronicles Stevenson’s career as a lawyer and activist fighting against systemic injustice in the American criminal justice system.

Through a series of compelling and heart-wrenching stories, Stevenson sheds light on the flaws and biases that plague the system, particularly in cases involving poor and marginalized individuals.

Just Mercy (Movie Tie-In Edition): A Story of Justice and Redemption

The book begins with Stevenson’s early experiences as a young lawyer working with the Southern Prisoners Defense Committee in Atlanta, Georgia.

He shares the story of Walter McMillian, a black man who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to…