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Just Mercy

A Story of Justice and Redemption
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Just Mercy is a personal narrative by Bryan Stevenson that delves into his decades-long work with the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit law office dedicated to defending marginalized Americans.

The book centers around the case of Walter McMillan, a black man falsely accused and sentenced to death for the murder of a white woman in Alabama.

Stevenson recounts the systemic injustices, racial biases, and legal battles involved in McMillan's case, as well as other cases of clients he has represented.

The book highlights the flaws in the U.S.

criminal justice system, particularly its treatment of people of color and the poor, and advocates for compassion and mercy in the pursuit of true justice.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

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Mel Robbins
as one of the most powerful books of our time.
158 snips
This Conversation Will Change Your Life: Do This to Find Purpose & Meaning
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Dan Harris
as a bestselling memoir that was made into a feature film.
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How to Keep Going When Things Get Hard | Bryan Stevenson
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Larry Nelson
when discussing Elder Renlund’s talk on unfairness.
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Mormon 1-6 Part 2 • Dr. Larry Nelson • October 28-November 3 • Come Follow Me
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Sharon McMahon
when discussing reorienting one's spirit.
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How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
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Matt Howard
in relation to recidivism and the impact of literacy on inmates.
14 snips
Relationship warning signs & how to be likable w/ body language expert (Vanessa Van Edwards)
Mentioned as an example of long-term impatience for justice, working to release wrongly sentenced inmates.
14. The Pacing of Spiritual Formation | John Ortberg
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Jay Shetty
and recommended for its portrayal of racial injustice in the American legal system.
5 Lessons From Malcolm X On The Power Of Media, Racial Injustice & Uniting Together For Humanity
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Rachel Maddow
in relation to President Biden's commutation of death sentences.
Musk exposes Trump weakness, in addition to incompetence, with manipulation of spending bill chaos
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Lara Love Hardin
as a book written with Bryan Stevenson.
Her Secret Addiction Led to 32 Felonies and Multiple Bestsellers | Lara Love Hardin Ep 9
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Jenna Fischer
, who was reading it while preparing for the episode and found it relevant to the discussion of racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Second Drink: The Convict
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Sen. Cory Booker
while discussing the need for criminal justice reform and addressing wrongful convictions.
An “uncomfortable” conversation with Cory Booker
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Susan Neiman
for its exploration of justice and the impact of systemic racism.
Statues, Slavery and the Struggle for Equality with David Olusoga, Dawn Butler and Susan Neiman
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Ezra Klein
as Stevenson's book, which was adapted into a movie.
Bryan Stevenson on how America can heal
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Steve Kerr
in relation to the social justice initiatives of the NBA Coaches Association.
Steve Kerr on Bubble Ball, Golden State’s Gap Year, and ‘The Last Dance.’ Plus: Nathan Hubbard on Golf and Taylor Swift. 
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Barbara Lee
to provide historical context for systemic racism.
What it would take to end child poverty in America
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Jamil Smith
in the episode description as the author of "Just Mercy".
Bryan Stevenson on the legacy of enslavement
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Chris Capossela
as a book that tells a story of a single human person as the hero and their journey in life, also telling the story of the criminal justice system in America.
Inside the Mind of a Modern Leader | Micsoroft CMO, Chris Capossela
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Jonathan Lavine
as a book that deeply impacted him, highlighting the injustices within the American justice system.
Jonathan S. Lavine on Private Equity Investing (Podcast)
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Shaheer Dowd
while discussing the complexities of separating art from the artist and the importance of considering the totality of a person's life.
Ep 200: Separating Art from Artists
Mentioned by Reginald Dwayne Betts as a book chronicling the pursuit of justice for a man on death row.
The Sunday Read: ‘Kamala Harris, Mass Incarceration and Me’

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