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Mentioned in 8 episodes

Just Mercy

A Story of Justice and Redemption

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Author

Bryan Stevenson

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

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a bestselling memoir that was made into a feature film.

76 snips

How to Keep Going When Things Get Hard | Bryan Stevenson

Mentioned by

Larry Nelson

when discussing Elder Renlund’s talk on unfairness.

74 snips

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Mentioned by

Sharon McMahon

when discussing reorienting one's spirit.

21 snips

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Mentioned by

Matt Howard

in relation to recidivism and the impact of literacy on inmates.

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Mentioned as an example of long-term impatience for justice, working to release wrongly sentenced inmates.

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Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

and recommended for its portrayal of racial injustice in the American legal system.

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Mentioned by

Rachel Maddow

in relation to President Biden's commutation of death sentences.

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Mentioned by

Lara Love Hardin

as a book written with Bryan Stevenson.

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Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Sen. Cory Booker

while discussing the need for criminal justice reform and addressing wrongful convictions.

An “uncomfortable” conversation with Cory Booker

Recommended by

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

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as Stevenson's book, which was adapted into a movie.

Bryan Stevenson on how America can heal

Mentioned by

Steve Kerr

in relation to the social justice initiatives of the NBA Coaches Association.

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Recommended by

Barbara Lee

to provide historical context for systemic racism.

What it would take to end child poverty in America

Mentioned by

Jamil Smith

in the episode description as the author of "Just Mercy".

Bryan Stevenson on the legacy of enslavement

Mentioned by

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.