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“Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” is a nonfiction book written by Bryan Stevenson. Published in 2014, the book provides a powerful and personal account of Stevenson’s work as a lawyer and advocate for the poor and marginalized within the American criminal justice system.
The book focuses on Stevenson’s experiences as the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals who have been unjustly convicted, especially those on death row. One of the central stories in the book revolves around Stevenson’s efforts to defend Walter McMillian, an African American man wrongly convicted and sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.
Through McMillian’s case and others, Stevenson explores systemic issues within the legal system, including racial bias, poverty, and the lack of adequate legal representation for marginalized communities. “Just Mercy” also delves into broader questions of justice, mercy, and the human capacity for redemption.
The book has received widespread acclaim for its compelling storytelling and its impact on public awareness of issues related to criminal justice reform. It has been adapted into a film of the same name, released in 2019, starring Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson and Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian. Bryan Stevenson’s work and advocacy continue to be influential in the ongoing conversations about criminal justice reform in the United States.
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