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# Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

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Review: The title says it all - This is such a powerful book, one that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, one that makes you feel both hope and despair. I had an inkling that our justice system in the United States is broken and disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, but reading this really opened my eyes. I truly had no idea just how broken it is. Bryan Stevenson is such an inspiring and altruistic human being. He is a lawyer who has dedicated his life to the fight for justice, serving as an advocate for those who have nobody to fight for them. The work that he has done and continues to do is nothing short of amazing. He and his non-profit organization, the Equal Justice Initiative, have helped so many people who found themselves, as a result of tragic circumstances, on death row or serving life sentences: people wrongly accused and convicted, people of color suffering racial injustices at every turn of the judicial process, poor people, people who had to stand trial although they were too mentally impaired to do so, and people who were children at the time of their conviction and incarceration. This book made me incredulous, and then appalled, and then angry; how do we allow such corruption and bias in a system that is supposed to be about justice, but is really about how much money you have and who you know? It’s insane that, not only are innocent people on death row and serving life sentences, but the process of getting them released even after they are proven innocent is so difficult and can take years, if it ever happens at all. How Mr. Stevenson was able to persevere through all the times when many people would have thrown in the towel is a testament to the amazing person he is. He helps the broken, the people outcast by society, the people who don’t have anyone else to help them. The main story line followed Walter McMillan, a black man on death row who is completely innocent of the murder he was accused of committing. The state of Alabama’s entire case was based on the false testimony of a man who was coerced and threatened by law enforcement and the prosecution to lie. Walter had an iron-clad alibi, but no representation to speak of, and he was sentenced to death row. The chapters that told Walter’s story were interspersed with the stories of many, many others in similar predicaments. While it wasn’t my favorite format, it did allow Stevenson to give the reader a more complete picture of the injustices in our judicial system, putting human faces on the anecdotes, while also building suspense in the narrative about Walter. This is such an incredible, well-written book. It is a difficult, heavy read, but an important one. I am so glad that people like Bryan Stevenson exist, and that he has gotten to tell his story.
Review: Justice or Retribution? (The Most Important Book of 2014) - The word hero gets bandied about quite frequently in this day and age. Ordinary people certainly perform heroic acts, but rare is the individual who lives their whole life so heroically. One such person is Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit organization that advocates for the poor and impoverished. Many of his clients are those on death row, children tried, convicted and sentenced to life without parole (a practice the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional based on Bryan's tireless litigation) and those incarcerated with severe mental health issues. I first heard this book recommended on the "Books on the Nightstand" podcast as one of the best of 2014 with such conviction and couldn't be more thankful for listening to that episode. I immediately downloaded "Just Mercy" for my kindle, began reading and was so utterly transfixed that I couldn't put it down. There are two interconnected elements that make this book so compelling and important. The first is Bryan. He is remarkable --- his energy, passion, selflessness and commitment to justice is inspiring --- and his ability to maintain a sense of hope in spite of the setbacks to his clients, justice and the seemingly insurmountable hurdles faced in so many circumstances can and should inspire others. The second element are the issues that Bryan talks about in “Just Mercy” and which he has dedicated his life. He shines a bright microscope on our criminal justice system and the choices that our society has chosen to make. There were so many times I felt a sense of horror and anger as I read these stories and it truly sank in how our justice system is stacked against those most in need of its protections. In fact, as I read this book, the lasting feeling I was left with was that our criminal justice system is much more of a criminal retribution system. Some may read this book as about the death penalty and that would be an unfortunate and simplistic takeaway. The fundamental issues “Just Mercy” raises are about whether our society and its legal systems are truly about delivering justice for victims of crime, how well it maintains objectivity and neutrality, regardless of race, gender, income or other types of inherent historical or systemic biases. One comes away discouraged that we are more interested in retribution than justice. At the same time, Bryan’s sense of hope can only serve to inspire everyone to eliminate such defeatism and actively participate to remake our society into one that seeks justice and redemption. One quote Bryan had and which he shares in his TED talk as well that captures this outlook is “I choose to believe that each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done”. There were many great books in 2014 and I’ve read some fiction and non-fiction books this year that moved me, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. “Just Mercy” was without a doubt that most profoundly impacted me this past year and without hesitation is the single most important book published in 2014.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #938 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Criminology (Books) #3 in Black & African American Biographies #47 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 40,089 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The title says it all
*by C***R on March 25, 2021*

This is such a powerful book, one that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, one that makes you feel both hope and despair. I had an inkling that our justice system in the United States is broken and disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, but reading this really opened my eyes. I truly had no idea just how broken it is. Bryan Stevenson is such an inspiring and altruistic human being. He is a lawyer who has dedicated his life to the fight for justice, serving as an advocate for those who have nobody to fight for them. The work that he has done and continues to do is nothing short of amazing. He and his non-profit organization, the Equal Justice Initiative, have helped so many people who found themselves, as a result of tragic circumstances, on death row or serving life sentences: people wrongly accused and convicted, people of color suffering racial injustices at every turn of the judicial process, poor people, people who had to stand trial although they were too mentally impaired to do so, and people who were children at the time of their conviction and incarceration. This book made me incredulous, and then appalled, and then angry; how do we allow such corruption and bias in a system that is supposed to be about justice, but is really about how much money you have and who you know? It’s insane that, not only are innocent people on death row and serving life sentences, but the process of getting them released even after they are proven innocent is so difficult and can take years, if it ever happens at all. How Mr. Stevenson was able to persevere through all the times when many people would have thrown in the towel is a testament to the amazing person he is. He helps the broken, the people outcast by society, the people who don’t have anyone else to help them. The main story line followed Walter McMillan, a black man on death row who is completely innocent of the murder he was accused of committing. The state of Alabama’s entire case was based on the false testimony of a man who was coerced and threatened by law enforcement and the prosecution to lie. Walter had an iron-clad alibi, but no representation to speak of, and he was sentenced to death row. The chapters that told Walter’s story were interspersed with the stories of many, many others in similar predicaments. While it wasn’t my favorite format, it did allow Stevenson to give the reader a more complete picture of the injustices in our judicial system, putting human faces on the anecdotes, while also building suspense in the narrative about Walter. This is such an incredible, well-written book. It is a difficult, heavy read, but an important one. I am so glad that people like Bryan Stevenson exist, and that he has gotten to tell his story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Justice or Retribution? (The Most Important Book of 2014)
*by W***O on January 19, 2015*

The word hero gets bandied about quite frequently in this day and age. Ordinary people certainly perform heroic acts, but rare is the individual who lives their whole life so heroically. One such person is Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit organization that advocates for the poor and impoverished. Many of his clients are those on death row, children tried, convicted and sentenced to life without parole (a practice the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional based on Bryan's tireless litigation) and those incarcerated with severe mental health issues. I first heard this book recommended on the "Books on the Nightstand" podcast as one of the best of 2014 with such conviction and couldn't be more thankful for listening to that episode. I immediately downloaded "Just Mercy" for my kindle, began reading and was so utterly transfixed that I couldn't put it down. There are two interconnected elements that make this book so compelling and important. The first is Bryan. He is remarkable --- his energy, passion, selflessness and commitment to justice is inspiring --- and his ability to maintain a sense of hope in spite of the setbacks to his clients, justice and the seemingly insurmountable hurdles faced in so many circumstances can and should inspire others. The second element are the issues that Bryan talks about in “Just Mercy” and which he has dedicated his life. He shines a bright microscope on our criminal justice system and the choices that our society has chosen to make. There were so many times I felt a sense of horror and anger as I read these stories and it truly sank in how our justice system is stacked against those most in need of its protections. In fact, as I read this book, the lasting feeling I was left with was that our criminal justice system is much more of a criminal retribution system. Some may read this book as about the death penalty and that would be an unfortunate and simplistic takeaway. The fundamental issues “Just Mercy” raises are about whether our society and its legal systems are truly about delivering justice for victims of crime, how well it maintains objectivity and neutrality, regardless of race, gender, income or other types of inherent historical or systemic biases. One comes away discouraged that we are more interested in retribution than justice. At the same time, Bryan’s sense of hope can only serve to inspire everyone to eliminate such defeatism and actively participate to remake our society into one that seeks justice and redemption. One quote Bryan had and which he shares in his TED talk as well that captures this outlook is “I choose to believe that each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done”. There were many great books in 2014 and I’ve read some fiction and non-fiction books this year that moved me, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. “Just Mercy” was without a doubt that most profoundly impacted me this past year and without hesitation is the single most important book published in 2014.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Read
*by S***G on July 1, 2025*

This is an incredible read. It is not easy to read but necessary. I was shocked by the facts that Mr. Stevenson stated throughout this book. Unbelievable facts and heart breaking stories. He is an incredible human being and he is truly inspiring. My heart is heavy but I am so relieved there is an agency fighting for those who have been wrongly accused or just needed kindness and mercy.

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