46 pages 1 hour read

Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin

The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin presents a gripping, heartfelt memoir that highlights the profound human capacity for resilience and hope. Praised for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling, the narrative faces some critique for its pacing. Overall, it powerfully sheds light on injustices within the criminal justice system.

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Who Should Read The Sun Does Shine?

A reader who would enjoy The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin is likely drawn to powerful memoirs of resilience and justice. Fans of Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy or Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow will appreciate Hinton's harrowing yet inspiring story of wrongful imprisonment and unwavering hope.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Journalism
Themes
Relationships: Family