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Good book club book?

Angie This is an excellent book club book. Lots of issues for good discussions.

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is this book good and interesting for a 13 year old?

Chase Lin I am nearly thirteen and I believe it is very interesting, This is one of the best books I have read about justice for all race, other than to kill a â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI am nearly thirteen and I believe it is very interesting, This is one of the best books I have read about justice for all race, other than to kill a mockingbird. This is an amazing book for a thirteen year old. You adults are underestimating our ability to understand a book. (less)

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How is it possible that Sheriff Thomas Tate-- who it seems was the person most responsible for the illegal and horrific treatment and imprisonment of Walter McMillian-- is still a sheriff? He's listed here: http://www.alabamasheriffs.com/mopages?id=41 Is Alabama still that corrupt?

ChocoholicReader I grew up in this town. Itâ€™s a bizarre place. He didnâ€™t have a good reputation. There were several scandals. Yet every election he was voted back in. â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðI grew up in this town. Itâ€™s a bizarre place. He didnâ€™t have a good reputation. There were several scandals. Yet every election he was voted back in. The thing is once anyone is elected to any position in that town they are always re-elected. It was very common to have someone in office who barely did their job continue to get re-elected. (less)

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Are there major differences between this book and the movie (https://www.justmercyfilm.com/)? I've seen to movie, but is it worthwhile to read the book? Would I gain additional knowledge/perspective by reading the book?

Debbie Cole Yes, the movie focuses on a specific case from the book. The book provides information on many other cases and criminal justice issues while offering â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðYes, the movie focuses on a specific case from the book. The book provides information on many other cases and criminal justice issues while offering additional details about the case highlighted in the movie. Definitely worth reading. (less)

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what page is the quote finally i've come to believe that the true measure of our commitment to justice, the character of our society?

Kelsey page 29: "Finally, Iâ€™ve come to believe that the true measure of our commitment to justice, the character of our society, our commitment to the rule oâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðpage 29: "Finally, Iâ€™ve come to believe that the true measure of our commitment to justice, the character of our society, our commitment to the rule of law, fairness, and equality cannot be measured by how we treat the rich, the powerful, the privileged, and the respected among us. The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned."(less)

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