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Prejean, a Catholic nun, has written a moral indictment of capital punishment. This book is the result of her visits to two death-row inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary where she serves as a spiritual advisor. Although she documents the inequalities of the judicial system that has condemned these men, her main point is that if society is to inflict this extreme punishment, it should, itself, be perfect. Needless to say, it is not. Opponents of the death penalty will find reinforcement for their cause here. The general reader, however, will probably find the book too narrow in focus, too self-righteous. Prejean writes well, but her material will not attract the wide audience she wants.

Good human story.

Profoundly moving and insightful. Sister Prejean writes directly and honestly about the economic and societal costs of capital punishment, drawing from her own experiences as a spiritual advisor to a convicted killer on death row.

A very quick read, despite the size of the book. I saw Twilight the movie, didn't read the book. Now I've read this book, haven't seen the movie. I'm going to have to get the next book... :)

Very thoughful book on the death penalty in the US. It has enough supporting data (although that data is now a bit dated) to offer a really compelling argumement against capital punsishment. It is academic, but manages to also tell an interesting story.

A remarkable book that I read a long time ago--but I should read it again!