A review by emileereadsbooks
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

5.0

Many words have been written already in response to this book and my review template for this one has sat on my phone for a while awaiting me to write my own words. As many have said before me, this book is a must read (or listen like I did) because it will show you America's bias in regards to our criminal justice system. Bryan is a death row lawyer and prisoner advocate who explores what justice and reform mean. He talks about how our systems have been warped by people who are imposing their opinions with their power.
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In a perfect world our systems would work because we would find out the truth and would be able to see people's hearts and intentions. But we live in a fallen world where sin reigns in all people, whether they are sitting up on a bench or in a cell. Until the world is restored when Jesus returns, we all have to look to Him who has sat on both sides of justice (He himself was wrongly convicted and executed and yet He has exonerated all of us who ask from our sins) and ask Him what His will is.