Bryan Stevenson

Bryan Stevenson is an American lawyer, social justice activist, and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. He is known for his work challenging bias against the poor and people of color in the criminal justice system, and for advocating for the rights of the incarcerated.

Books

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  1. 1. Just Mercy

    This book is a profound work of non-fiction that focuses on the author's experiences as a young lawyer fighting for the rights of those wrongfully convicted or excessively punished. The narrative primarily revolves around the case of a black man sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. The author not only exposes the inherent racial bias and systemic flaws in the American criminal justice system, but also provides a compelling argument for compassion in the pursuit of justice.

    The 4834th Greatest Book of All Time