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Redeeming Justice: From Defendant to Defender, My Fight for Equity on Both Sides of a Broken System

Jarrett Adams
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Redeeming Justice: From Defendant to Defender, My Fight for Equity on Both Sides of a Broken System

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Jarrett Adams

Redeeming Justice: From Defendant to Defender, My Fight for Equity on Both Sides of a Broken System

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Race & Racism

Politics & Government

Social Justice
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Redeeming Justice: From Defendant to Defender, My Fight for Equity on Both Sides of a Broken System by Jarrett Adams recounts the author's journey from being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned to becoming a lawyer. Adams shares his personal story to highlight systemic injustices and advocate for reform, aiming to inspire changes within the legal system to ensure equity and justice for all individuals.

Inspirational

Challenging

Emotional

Hopeful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.8

620 ratings

97%

Loved it

2%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Redeeming Justice by Jarrett Adams is praised for its compelling narrative and authenticity. Adams’ transformation from a wrongfully convicted defendant to a defense lawyer provides a powerful critique of the justice system. Some reviews note repetitive elements, but many find his story inspiring and insightful, highlighting systemic issues and personal resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Redeeming Justice: From Defendant to Defender, My Fight for Equity on Both Sides of a Broken System?

Readers interested in Redeeming Justice are often drawn to memoirs about overcoming adversity, the criminal justice system, and social equity. Fans of Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy and Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow will appreciate Adams' personal journey from wrongful conviction to legal advocacy.

4.8

620 ratings

97%

Loved it

2%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

Biography
Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Race & Racism

Politics & Government

Social Justice
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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