The sun does shine

Wow! Mr. Hinton has a lot to teach everyone, not just about capital punishment, death row, racism, or injustice. He exudes perseverance, tolerance, forgiveness, grace... I couldn't imagine going through what he went through and having the fortitude to make it out with my sanity. Despite the dark setting on death row, there is a lot of positives to take away from this book. There is also a lot that we as states, and as a country have to think hard about.

Have you ever wondered how someone wrongfully convicted could last 30 years in prison and how the system works to keep them locked away? Anthony Ray is an amazing person who shows strength and an ability to forgive that can be a model for us all.

Choose love over hate and respect humanity.