The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row (Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection)
Mar 2018 · Random House
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**WINNER OF THE 2019 MOORE PRIZE **
**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
‘A riveting account of the multiple outrages of the criminal justice system of Alabama. A harrowing masterpiece’ Guardian
‘Hinton somehow navigates through his rage and despair to a state of forgiveness and grace’ Independent
At age 29, Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongfully charged with robbery and murder, and sentenced to death by electrocution for crimes he didn’t commit. The only thing he had in common with the perpetrator was the colour of his skin.
Anthony spent the next 28 years of his life on death row, watching fellow inmates march to their deaths, knowing he would follow soon.
Hinton’s incredible story reveals the injustices and inherent racism of the American legal system, but it is also testament to the hope and humanity in us all.
‘You will be swept away in this unbelievable, dramatic true story’ Oprah Winfrey
**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
‘A riveting account of the multiple outrages of the criminal justice system of Alabama. A harrowing masterpiece’ Guardian
‘Hinton somehow navigates through his rage and despair to a state of forgiveness and grace’ Independent
At age 29, Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongfully charged with robbery and murder, and sentenced to death by electrocution for crimes he didn’t commit. The only thing he had in common with the perpetrator was the colour of his skin.
Anthony spent the next 28 years of his life on death row, watching fellow inmates march to their deaths, knowing he would follow soon.
Hinton’s incredible story reveals the injustices and inherent racism of the American legal system, but it is also testament to the hope and humanity in us all.
‘You will be swept away in this unbelievable, dramatic true story’ Oprah Winfrey
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4.9
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sammie mayers
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June 21, 2020
A fabulous and riverting read, particularly as I was already familiar with his story which made this book all the more powerful in it's ability to keep me hooked on every page. I came away from this with a feeling of hope that even in our darkest times, love exists. I also came away with a sadness that such an injustice could occure and passion to spread the message that there is too many innocent people of death row for it be about justice.
ann york
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June 16, 2019
couldnt put this book down even missed the USPG it was so grippjng
About the author
Born in Alabama in 1957, Anthony Ray Hinton was 28 years old when he was wrongly convicted of the murders of two restaurant managers. Held on death row for nearly 30 years he was finally released on 3 April 2015 after his appeal was taken right up to the US Supreme Court, which ruled that his case should be retried. Since his release he’s become a popular and powerful speaker, planning to devote the rest of his life to help counter discrimination, bolster justice and share his message of hope and forgiveness. He has visited London twice, to speak on behalf of Lifelines, the charity that offers support and friendship to prisoners on death row, and to have a private tour of Buckingham Palace (explained in The Sun Does Shine).
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