Dan, You're a Hero

Where do I start? With the horrific statistic of how many men are in prison for crimes they did not commit? With the layer upon layer of abject corruption that kept innocent men in prison despite new and indisputable evidence? This book was very well written, the author's persistence was remarkable, and yet the reality of what they/he went through is staggering and oh, so discouraging. Very reminiscent of Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy" but from the journalistic angle, this book will get your blood boiling and also make you rejoice in hope.

Riveting and Tense

I love a good mystery, and one that can surprise me at the end is the absolute best. Unfortunately, although this book was well-written and moved along nicely, I figured out pretty early on. I would still recommend it for plot and writing.

A Great Example

From the revelation that the author's parents gave her the name "Austin" so she would "get the interview", this writer challenges the covert and just plain in-your-face racism that pervades every aspect of our society, including, sad to say, the Christian realm. I find her unshakable faith very inspiring, as I'm not sure I would have exhibited the same degree of dignity after being maligned time after time. She writes with candor and authority, and you just kinda want to know her to get her take on everything day to day.