Stevenson was a new lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practiceĭedicated to defending those most in need of legal assistance: the poor, the wronglyĬondemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of the country’sĬriminal justice system. The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, Esquire and Time, “Just Mercy” highlights theĮfforts of a young man who unexpectedly discovers a life mission. Named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, They take the Human Experience course and when they attend Common Book cultural events Students will talk about the book in their ACAD freshmanĬlass, continue conversations in their residence halls, discuss it in more depth when June so they can read it prior to their arrival on campus, said Gloria Jones, dean of University College. Incoming freshmen and transfer students will receive the book at Orientation sessions in “Just Mercy” is an unforgettable true story of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’sĬoming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended and an inspiringĪrgument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Winthrop University’s new students will read “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson this summer and then discuss the best-selling book throughout
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