Read this on the suggestion of my wonderful partner. This is a gripping, beautiful, and frustrating read, in which I learned a lot more about how our criminal justice system is terrible. It's a tribute to the author's clients and the unknown prisoners who are like them, as well as the communities around them. It lacks a strong call to action - this is how you can help! - but I think that it's not really necessary in this book, and I don't think he has any "innovative solutions" to the problem of our justice system. What he emphasizes, though, is the power of kindness and "just mercy," and he also highlights some "lead bullet" (as opposed to silver bullet) things you can do to help out.