| Category: | Biographies and Memoirs |
|---|---|
| Author: | George Critchlow with Michael Anderson |
| Publisher: | Cascade Books |
| Publication Date: | December 15, 2020 |
| Number of Pages: | 210 |
| ISBN-10: | 1725278370 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781725278387 |
| ASIN: | 1725278370 |
Michael Anderson is an African
American who grew up poor and neglected in south Chicago. His
circumstances transformed him into a violent and predatory criminal. Anderson
was caught in a crime spree in 1978 resulting in multiple felony charges
and convictions, which led him to spend the last forty-three
years in prison. Against all odds, Anderson transformed himself
spiritually and morally over the course of several decades. He challenged
society's perceptions of him as an incorrigible monster and he redeemed himself
through the power of faith and knowledge.
The
Lifer and the Lawyer: A Story of Punishment, Penitence, and Privilege retells Anderson's story, through the lens of his white
lawyer, George Critchlow in collaboration with Anderson himself. The country's
justice system gives life sentences to individuals deemed to be beyond
salvation, but is there really such a thing? Harmless old men sentenced to life
imprisonment for crimes of their youth spend years inside prison walls and die
within those walls without a glimmer of hope. Critchlow discusses
heavy topics such as privilege, race, culture, and the power of
opportunity in this brilliant book. It is riveting, inspiring, and filled with
manifold lessons about survival, life, and hope. This is one of the rare books
that will challenge readers to rethink the way they look at crime and the
justice system.
The writing is superb and the deft exploration of themes of race, religion, past traumas, our current justice system, and the true purpose of punishment makes the book a must-read. This book is for all who want to know about the detrimental effects privilege, social and racial divide can have on a country and its people. It is intelligently written and one of the few books with social and cultural commentaries that will inspire frank and life-changing conversations amongst readers. A perfect book for book clubs.
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