The Sun Does Shine
The Sun Does Shine
Anthony Ray Hinton
Oprah Winfrey
Reads like an epic novel. And it is all true! - Oprah Winfrey
Ava DuVernay
An extraordinarily book about an extraordinarily life. - Ava DuVernay
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The Sun Does Shine

The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row

Anthony Ray Hinton
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Anthony Ray Hinton
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In the heart of Alabama, a nightmare unfolded in 1985 for Anthony Ray Hinton, a young black man, who found himself ensnared in a judicial system that seemed indifferent to his innocence. Accused of a double murder, Hinton's protests of mistaken identity fell on deaf ears, and the weight of a racially biased system soon pressed down upon him, condemning him to death by electrocution. "The Sun Does Shine" is not just a memoir; it is a staggering account of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable despair. Hinton's journey through three decades on death row is a profound testament to the human spirit's capacity to transcend the darkest of circumstances, guided by the light of truth and the strength found in the written word. Beyond a tale of wrongful imprisonment, this book illuminates the transformative power of hope and the indomitable will to live, even in the shadow of death. With the unwavering support of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson and a newfound purpose, Hinton becomes a beacon for his fellow inmates, proving that justice can prevail and that the spirit, once ignited with the flame of hope, can never be extinguished. "The Sun Does Shine" challenges the reader to look beyond the bars of despair, celebrating the joy, humor, and humanity that persist in the darkest corners of our society. Anthony Ray Hinton's story is a compelling reminder of the power of redemption and the unyielding human capacity for compassion and justice.

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Released
2018
27 Mar
Length
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An extraordinarily book about an extraordinarily life. - Ava DuVernay
Reads like an epic novel. And it is all true! - Oprah Winfrey
Despair was a choice. Hatred was a choice. Anger was a choice. I still had choices, and that knowledge rocked me. I may not have had as many Lester had, but I still had some choices. I could choose to give up or to hang on. Hope was a choice. Faith was a choice. And more than anything else, love was a choice. Compassion was a choice.
— Anthony Ray Hinton, The Sun Does Shine

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