Just Mercy (Adapted For Young People) : A True Story Of The Fight For Justice

by Bryan A. Stevenson

Synopsis

In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling Just Mercy, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so," Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most rejected and marginalized people. In this very personal work--proceeds of which will go to charity--Bryan Stevenson recounts many and varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. criminal justice system on behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate and due justice under the law. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently serves as Executive Director, this important work continues. EJI strives to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. "A deeply moving collage of true stories . . . .This is required reading." -- Kirkus , Starred Review Praise for Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption "Important and compelling." --Pulitzer Prize-winning author TRACY KIDDER "Gripping. . . . What hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation." --DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate "An inspiring and powerful story." --#1 New York Times bestselling author JOHN GRISHAM

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Book Information

Copyright year 2018
ISBN-13 9780525580034
ISBN-10 0525580034
Class Copyright
Publisher Random House Children's Books
Subject Juvenile Nonfiction
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 288
Language ENG
Shelf No. NB536
Grade Range 7-
Ages 12-
Lexile 1040L
Curriculums Texas Education Agency: Featured Titles, Bookworms, Chicago Skyline Trademarks