I want to welcome John Grisham and Jim McCloskey to books R Us. They are the author of a great nonfiction story Called Framed. To be released on October 15th. Thanks for stopping by. The publisher is giving away a copy of the book to 100 lucky winners. Enter below to win.
In his first work of nonfiction since The
Innocent Man, #1 bestselling author John Grisham and Centurion
Ministries Founder Jim McCloskey share ten harrowing true stories of
wrongful convictions. Impeccably researched and grippingly told, Framed
offers an inside look at the injustice faced by the victims of the
United States criminal justice system.
A fundamental principle of
our legal system is a presumption of innocence, but once someone has
been found guilty there is very little room to prove doubt. Framed
shares ten true stories of men who were innocent but found guilty and
forced to sacrifice friends, families, wives, and decades of their lives
to prison while the guilty parties remained free. In each of the
stories, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey recount the dramatic hard-fought
battles for exoneration. They take a close look at what leads to
wrongful convictions in the first place, and the racism, misconduct,
flawed testimony, and the corrupt court system that can make them so
hard to reverse.
Told with page-turning suspense as only John
Grisham can deliver, Framed is the story of overcoming adversity when
the battle already seems lost, and the deck is stacked against you.
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My Thoughts:
I have to say, "WOW." This book on injustice and racism in the law enforcement and judicial systems is unique. As someone who typically finds non-fiction books a bit dull, I found this one a pleasant surprise. Each chapter vividly portrayed the struggles of those who were wrongly arrested and imprisoned, often due to coerced witnesses and judges who turned a blind eye to evidence. The authors' skillful presentation of each case's facts and impact on individuals and their families was commendable. A Great Job done Gentlemen.
Disclaimer:
I was given a free copy of the book by the publisher and Netgalley and I was not compensated for my review. Contest ends on September 23 2024 and is only available to the US only. Good Luck.
