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Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
"An unforgettable true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to end mass incarceration in America — from one of the most inspiring lawyers of our time. Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending 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. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn't commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship—and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer's coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice."
- Equal Justice Initiative - "Just Mercy"This is Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initative's website about Stevenson's book "Just Mercy". There are videos and discussion guides about the book and the film, along with the continued work he does with the Equal Justice Initiative.
Access to Copies of "Just Mercy"
- Just Mercy- free bookThis link takes you to a Google Form, which you can fill out before picking up your free copy of the book at any NOVA Library. Show either your submitted form or email confirmation at the Library desk to get your copy.
- Just MercyThis is a link to the electronic book provided by NOVA Libraries.
- Just Mercy AudiobookThis link takes you to a borrowable audiobook version of "Just Mercy."
You can also find print copies of the book at our Annandale, Alexandria, Loudon, Manassas, and Woodbridge campus libraries with the following call number: KF373.S743 A3 2014
Enroll in Canvas Site for More Information
- Faculty & Staff Self Enroll LinkAll NOVA students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the DEI Common Read. For the fall semester reading guide, on-campus and virtual processing spaces calendar, and additional resources, please self-enroll in a DEI Common Read Canvas Course.
- Student Self Enroll LInkAll NOVA students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the DEI Common Read. For the fall semester reading guide, on-campus and virtual processing spaces calendar, and additional resources, please self-enroll in a DEI Common Read Canvas Course.