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Bryan Stevenson

Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice

Bryan StevensonNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2018

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Bryan Stevenson

Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Alabama • 1980s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

1130L

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Super Short Summary

Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson is a memoir recounting his experiences from 1983 to the early 2000s as a young lawyer with the Southern Prisoners Defense Committee and his nonprofit, the Equal Justice Initiative. He represents marginalized individuals, including those wrongfully convicted on death row, while highlighting systemic legal injustices. Sensitive topics include institutionalized racism, physical violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and suicide.

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.6

9,663 ratings

91%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson impresses with its powerful narrative on social justice and its approachable, engaging style for younger readers. Critiques note the heavy themes may still be challenging but underscore the book's inspirational impact and the author's compassionate voice. Overall, it’s a vital, thought-provoking read for teens.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)?

Potential readers of Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults) by Bryan Stevenson are teens and young adults interested in social justice, legal issues, and personal stories of resilience. They would also appreciate The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee for their similar themes of racial inequality and moral courage.

4.6

9,663 ratings

91%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Alabama • 1980s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

1130L

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