“The Sun Does Shine” is a memoir by Anthony Ray Hinton, a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. The book was selected for Oprah’s Book Club in the summer of 2018 and has been widely praised for its powerful message.
Throughout the book, Hinton recounts his journey through the criminal justice system, including his wrongful conviction and the decades he spent on death row. Despite the injustice he faced, Hinton never lost hope or his faith. Through his resilience and determination, he maintained his innocence, inspired fellow inmates, and fought against a flawed system. The book also sheds light on the larger issues of systemic racism and the death penalty in America. With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, a leading criminal defense lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, “The Sun Does Shine” offers a poignant and timely commentary on the criminal justice system and the ongoing fight for justice.
Narrated by Kevin R. Free, the audiobook brings Hinton’s story to life, capturing his powerful message and inspiring journey. Overall, “The Sun Does Shine” is a gut-wrenching, hope-filled memoir that will leave readers questioning society’s principles and the flaws within the criminal justice system.
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The Sun Does Shine
- Oprah’s Book Club Summer 2018 Selection
- Narrated by: Bryan Stevenson – foreword, Kevin R. Free
“A wonderful and moving story that restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.” (Archbishop Desmond Tutu)
In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused and only 29 years old, Hinton knows it was a case of mistaken identity and believes the truth will prove his innocence and eventually set him free.
But without money and a different justice system for a poor black man in the South, Hinton was sentenced to death by electrocution. He spent the first three years of Death Row at Holman State Prison in painful silence – filled with despair and anger at all those who pushed an innocent man to his death. . But when Hinton realizes and accepts his fate, he is determined to not only survive, but find a way to live on Death Row. For the next 27 years, he was a beacon – transforming not only his own spirit but also those of his fellow prisoners, 54 of whom were executed just steps from his cell. a few steps. With the help of civil rights attorney and Just Mercy best-selling author Bryan Stevenson, Hinton was released from prison in 2015.
With a foreword by Stevenson, The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained in the darkest of times. Considered a classic memoir about wrongful imprisonment and gaining freedom, Hinton’s memoir chronicles his dramatic 30-year journey and shows how you can take away the freedom of someone like you. like, but you can’t take away his imagination, his humor, or his joy.
This program includes a preface written and read by Bryan Stevenson.
Praise for The Sun Does Shine audiobook:
“The astonishing details of Hinton’s trial and eventual release are narrated by Kevin R. Free in an authentic, easy-to-understand style… He captured the Southern rhythms of his speech in his speech. Hinton’s natural rhythm brings us closer to his pain.” (AudioFile magazine)
Mr. Hinton was extraordinary. His view of life after a devastating injustice experience is a lesson for all of us. His ability to forgive those who have hurt him is incredible, as very few of us have the strength and the heart to do so. However, Mr. Hinton has succeeded in proving to us that forgiveness is the right path, for so many reasons, the most convincing to me is not to give another second of their lives. me to those who have wronged us. This book reminds me to live life to the fullest, make the most of any situation, and trust God. It also reminds me of the profound imperfections of our justice system and of the consequences of this system in need of reform. There are many more lessons in this book, and I recommend it to everyone; it tells a deeply sad story, but Mr. Hinton has found a way to fill us with hope through his mind and his wonderful heart and mind, to lift our spirits and make we cherish life, to find happiness. Mr. Hinton was extraordinary.
