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Life After Death

Damien Echols
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Life After Death

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012

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Damien Echols

Life After Death

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Arkansas • 1990s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Life After Death by Damien Echols is a memoir detailing the author's experiences of being wrongfully convicted and spending nearly two decades on death row. The text explores themes of resilience, spirituality, and the profound impact of sustained hope and meditation during his incarceration.

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Review Roundup

Life After Death by Damien Echols receives praise for its raw and evocative storytelling, offering a poignant account of his wrongful conviction and time on death row. Critics commend the introspective and transformative message but note occasional redundancy and lack of cohesion. Overall, Echols' memoir is a powerful testament to resilience and hope amidst profound injustice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Life After Death?

Readers who resonate with memoirs of resilience and transformation will find Life After Death by Damien Echols compelling. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson will appreciate this introspective narrative of overcoming injustice and personal growth after a wrongful imprisonment.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Arkansas • 1990s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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