"Just Mercy" (book)

"Just Mercy" is a nonfiction book by Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer and activist, that tells the story of his work to defend those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. Through the case of Walter McMillian, a man wrongfully convicted of murder, Stevenson highlights systemic racism, inequality, and the failures of the justice system in the United States. The book emphasizes the importance of mercy, compassion, and the pursuit of justice, encouraging readers to confront their own beliefs about fairness and redemption.