Just Mercy

Just Mercy is a personal narrative by Bryan Stevenson that delves into his decades-long work with the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit law office dedicated to defending marginalized Americans.

The book centers around the case of Walter McMillan, a black man falsely accused and sentenced to death for the murder of a white woman in Alabama.

Stevenson recounts the systemic injustices, racial biases, and legal battles involved in McMillan's case, as well as other cases of clients he has represented.

The book highlights the flaws in the U.S.

criminal justice system, particularly its treatment of people of color and the poor, and advocates for compassion and mercy in the pursuit of true justice.