38 pages • 1 hour read
Jennifer Thompson-Cannino, Ronald Cotton, Erin TorneoPicking Cotton: Our Memoir Of Injustice And Redemption
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino, Ronald Cotton, and Erin Torneo is widely praised for its compelling narrative and profound insights into the criminal justice system and wrongful convictions. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and courage of both authors. Some found it repetitive but agree it's a powerful, essential read on forgiveness and resilience.
Who Should Read Picking Cotton?
Readers who appreciate The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson will find Picking Cotton compelling. This memoir appeals to those interested in wrongful convictions, criminal justice reform, and human resilience through first-person narratives and a deeply human exploration of truth and reconciliation.
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