Bibliograph

Just mercy, adapted for young people : a true story of the fight for justice, Bryan Stevenson

Type

Label

Just mercy, adapted for young people : a true story of the fight for justice, Bryan Stevenson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Just mercy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1020311553

Responsibility statement

Bryan Stevenson

Sub title

adapted for young people : a true story of the fight for justice

Summary

"In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling Just Mercy, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so," Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most rejected and marginalized people. In this very personal work--proceeds of which will go to charity--Bryan Stevenson recounts many and varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. criminal justice system on behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate and due justice under the law. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently serves as Executive Director, this important work continues. EJI strives to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. --, Provided by publisher"Bryan Stevenson details from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most marginalized people"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator