Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin: A Story of Courage and Resilience

The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row is an inspiring story of resilience and hope. Written by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin, this Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection is a powerful account of one man's fight against discrimination and racism. Easy to read and understand, this book is sure to provide a valuable insight into the struggles faced by those unjustly accused. With its overall satisfaction and value for money, The Sun Does Shine is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the realities of our criminal justice system.

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"The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row" is an inspirational memoir by Anthony Ray Hinton, selected as an Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 pick. In this powerful story, Hinton recounts his wrongful conviction and the thirty years he spent on death row, and how he found strength and hope during his darkest times. Through this gripping narrative, Hinton shows how he persevered and ultimately found freedom. An inspiring read for anyone who needs a reminder that even in the bleakest of times, the sun will always shine.
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #363 in Criminology #396 in Black & African American Biographies#2,792 in Memoirs
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: St. Martin's Press; Standard Edition
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1250205794
  • Memoirs (Books): Memoirs
  • Criminology (Books): Criminology
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 6.55 x 0.95 x 9.55 inches
  • Black & African American Biographies: Black & African American Biographies
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 1 pounds
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1250205797
  • Customer Reviews: 4.8/5 stars of 9,290 ratings
  • Hardcover ‏ ‎: 288 pages

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Keli: I worked on the prosecution side of the federal government for nearly 15 years. I had a bent toward “of course they all say they’re innocent.” Ray’s experience - and other things I’ve seen since leaving the prosecution side - have opened my eyes to injustices that happen all the time in criminal law. Our “criminal justice” system is flawed at every level. From counties and states all the way up to the federal level, our system of “justice” needs to be reviewed, looked at with honest eyes, and de-politicized.
Human lives are at stake. God bless this man.

United States on Jan 15, 2024

alice Litaba: I can’t recommend highly enough. This book is literally life changing! Essentially an autobiographical account of a miscarriage of justice. The author spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. He is not bitter and writes with humanity. He and this book are inspirational.

United Kingdom on Jan 08, 2024

Alisha Davis: Thank you Ray Hinton for sharing your life testimony with us. I read this book in 1.5 days. I could not put it down so I purchased it on Audible as well so I could listen.

United States on Jan 04, 2024

Andrea Rudolph: What a man, what a person! A must read for all especially for those who believe in the death penalty and those who believe the judicial system is fair and unbiased. We all need to take a look inside ourselves and determine if we are willing to fight for justice or not. This book can assist in making that decision.

United States on Dec 27, 2023

MMB: This book was hard to put down. The horrifying idea of being so outrageously railroaded should be unimaginable. I figured I was in for a very depressing read. But Anthony Ray Hinton first grabbed my attention, surprised me with his attitude, and inspired me in a life-changing way. Everyone should read this book!
Last, SHAME ON THE STATE OF ALABAMA! He couldn't earn a retirement because of your deceit and taking his best years. He has nothing to live on because of you, and you haven't given him compensation for your error nor an apology. Shame, shame on you!

United States on Dec 21, 2023

James Barnett: My wife is enjoying the book.

United States on Dec 11, 2023

Katharina: I have read this book within less than a day and feel it will have a lasting impact. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and family. Ray (I am going to call him that as he introduces himself like this) masters to describe horrible things in a very gentle way. For me this a great call to action and incredible inspiration.

Germany on Oct 15, 2023

Joanna Dubois: If Ray"s story had been fiction no one would have believed the USA"s "justice " system could be so corrupt but Ray's story alas is true. The book is well written and Ray , in spite of the unbelievable hardships he went through, managed to put humour in his account. It is a book that uplifts the soul, inspires compassion and ultimately it's the kind of work that will change the system.
Ray's story, alas, is not unique. Another innocent black man, Roger Mc Gowen, has been incarcerated for more than 20 years in anothet USA grim prison. His story, written with Swiss writer Pierre Pradervand, under the title: "Messages of life from death row" is equally inspiring.

Spain on Jun 15, 2023

Amy: Excellent Read!

Canada on Apr 24, 2023

vebrunett: "L’Etat d’Alabama avait l’intention de me tuer pour un crime que je n’ai pas commis. Ils se moquaient de savoir si je l’avais fait. Ils se souciaient uniquement de la couleur de ma peau”. Comme le procureur l’a dit “même si nous n’avons pas eu le bon, nous en avons au moins eu un dans la rue”.
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Comment peut-on arriver à pardonner d’avoir été condamné à mort à 28 ans pour un double crime non commis, sans aucune preuve, après être passer au détecteur de mensonges et en ayant un alibi ? d’être resté dans le couloir de la mort pendant 30 ans avant d’être libéré ?
Incompréhension, rage et désespoir sont la trame de cet émouvant récit dans lequel l’auteur révèle les injustices du système judiciaire américain sur fond de racisme en Alabama. Anthony Ray Hinton n’a jamais cessé de croire qu’il sortirait un jour.
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Depuis 1973 aux USA, plus de 160 personnes ont été libérées du couloir de la mort grâce aux preuves de leur innocence. Entre 1973 et 1999, il y a eu en moyenne 3 libérations par an. Entre 2000 et 2011, il y a eu environ 5 libérations par an.
Sources: deathpenaltyinfo.org

France on Mar 03, 2021



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Best Sellers Rank #363 in Criminology #396 in Black & African American Biographies#2,792 in Memoirs #69 in Discrimination & Racism#95 in Black & African American Biographies#615 in Memoirs #6 in Government Social Policy#14 in Sociology of Class#18 in Discrimination & Racism
Publisher ‏ ‎ St. Martin's Press; Standard Edition Convergent Books; First Edition One World; Reprint edition
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1250205794 1524760854 0525509585
Memoirs (Books) Memoirs Memoirs
Criminology (Books) Criminology
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 6.55 x 0.95 x 9.55 inches 5.3 x 0.82 x 7.8 inches 5.15 x 0.89 x 7.99 inches
Black & African American Biographies Black & African American Biographies Black & African American Biographies
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 1 pounds 2.31 pounds 11.2 ounces
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1250205797 978-1524760854 978-0525509585
Customer Reviews 4.8/5 stars of 9,290 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 11,489 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 4,865 ratings
Hardcover ‏ ‎ 288 pages 192 pages
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