Summary of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book. Bryan Stevenson's controversial and eye-opening book: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption is a stunning, personal, and in-depth look at the racial injustices plaguing the American justice system. This FastReads Summary & Analysis offers supplementary material to Just Mercy to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, FastReads Summary & Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes! What Does This FastReads Summary Include? Executive Summary of the original book Brief chapter-by-chapter summaries Key takeaways from each chapter Editorial Review Original Book Summary Overview The mission of Just Mercy is to peel back the curtain on corporal punishment and the culture of mass incarceration in America. An emphasis is placed on the rate at which America imprisons its' citizens, especially the poor and African American populations, and the unforeseen consequences and costs of this mass incarceration. Stevenson shines an unapologetic light on the unfair, irresponsible, and biased prosecution of an impoverished population and the ripple effects this has on families, communities, and the American people. BEFORE YOU BUY: The purpose of this FastReads Summary is to help you decide if it's worth the time, money and effort reading the original book (if you haven't already). FastReads has pulled out the essence-but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for, Just Mercy.