Many thanks to NetGalley and Convergent Books/Penguin Random House for gifting me a copy of this incredible memoir by Jarrett Adams - 5 stars for a must read look into our legal system.
Jarrett Adams was just 17 years old when he attended a party with 2 friends in Wisconsin. Soon afterwards, the 3 find themselves accused of a horrible crime they did not commit. Jarrett was eventually sentenced to 28 years in prison. Jarrett through himself into the legal world, spending as much time as possible in the law library, eventually helping other prisoners with their legal paperwork. He finally finds that the Wisconsin Innocent Project believes him enough to take on his case and he is eventually exonerated. But that's just another beginning for him as he tries to make his way in a new world. He makes good on his promise to himself to become a lawyer.
This is an incredible story - both one of inspiration and perseverance to one of outrage for the way the legal system works in this country. It should never be who can afford the attorney that can tell the best story that determines innocence or guilt but that's the way the system is set up. Jarrett is an amazing man, raised by powerful women who never gave up on him, who is making a real difference in the world. This is an absolute must read - it is as well written as a thriller, all the more so because it's all true.
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