![]() ![]() Thirty years of unjust incarceration cannot ever be truly resolved or repaid. It took remarkable consideration and talent to describe the brutal conditions of Holman Prison without wallowing in misery, because ultimately the story is tragic. The events described are harrowing, yet the author maintains a steadfast and hopeful tone throughout. ![]() The writing style is emotional with its narration, and vivid in the way that only firsthand experience can be. However, perspective is far from the only moving feature of this book. As Hinton himself put it, “We were discarded like garbage and deemed unworthy to have a life.” The power of a story like this from a personal perspective cannot be overstated. As the book continues, it becomes increasingly clear that Hinton was imprisoned and sentenced to death simply for being black and poor. It was impossible for him to have committed the crime, but the state wanted to execute him regardless. The most essential part of Hinton’s story is that he was not guilty. The book is deeply moving, and explores a perspective that most readers would never see a glimpse of otherwise. He spent thirty years on death row, fighting the justice system for his life. The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton tells author’s own story of being falsely convicted for murder and sentenced to death. ![]()
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