The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row (Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection)

In "The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row," Anthony Ray Hinton shares a profound narrative of injustice and resilience. Selected for Oprah's Book Club in Summer 2018 and a New York Times Bestseller, this memoir unfolds Hinton's harrowing thirty-year ordeal on death row for crimes he did not commit. Arrested in 1985 in Alabama, Hinton faced a biased legal system that seemed insurmountable. Yet, through the depths of despair, he cultivated an indomitable spirit that not only kept his hope alive but also inspired his fellow inmates. His friendship with civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, who authored the foreword, eventually led to Hinton's exoneration in 2015. This book is not only a personal story of triumph and the enduring strength of the human spirit but also a compelling call to reform the criminal and racial justice systems. It is an essential read for those in adult education, offering both enlightenment and inspiration, prompting critical reflections on how justice and race are entwined in society today.