Introduction: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson was a complete eye-opener for me. A true reflection on ourselves, I think. How we understand people who they are different from us in some way. Background: Just Mercy focuses on injustice and anti-black racism. Bryan fights for the rights of his black (poor) clients, facing absolute hatred from people in Georgia and Alabama .He founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a practice to help those who need to be wrongly accused. Let's say no to plagiarism. Get a custom essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? : Stevenson's first case was with Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to death row for a murder he insisted he did not commit Evidence and quotes: Stevenson's first meeting with Judge Robert E. Lee Key. Lee issued a statement warning Stevenson not to take up the Walter McMillian case. He says Walter may be one of the biggest drug dealers in south Alabama. Comment: Is this really true or is this your perception of all black people? I think this book really opened my eyes. People really thought like that, because of someone's skin color, they are different. It's so crazy to me to even imagine the logical reasoning behind it all. Continuing Judge Lee encourages Bryan to drop the case because Walter is a "bag guy" and when Bryan refuses because he took the side of his poor black clients, Lee states that he won't be doing Bryan any favors during the trial. He says this because he is angry that Bryan supports black people instead of letting them go to trial and lose. Walter is sadly placed on Alabama's death row due to the false accusation. McMillian experiences it all firsthand during his impending execution for a crime he had nothing to do with. It is suspected that a (white) man ordered him to kill another victim. Evidence and subpoenas: False evidence like this begins to pile up, making McMillian's claim significantly worse and making Stevenson's job more difficult than it already is. This obviously starts to get back to the public, which would make his job even more difficult with their opinions. The author describes his personal experiences with individuals whose experiences and actions teach him the power of compassion and hope. The author's narrative of McMillian's case ultimately shows how respected and extremely successful he was throughout this process. Comment: That being said, the author has been very fortunate with all his efforts and goals such as: "to reduce Walter's sentence, overturn his conviction, and bring the systemic issues raised by what Walter went through to the public's attention ." Please note: this is just an example. Get a custom paper from our expert writers now. Get a Custom Essay Comment: Throughout this story I think there is a greater lesson taught than the racism and injustice that these people of color have faced. I think we've been shown that you can't always listen to what you hear or see. You have to trust your instincts. Not the person next to you just because that's what everyone does. Closing paragraph: Be a Bryan Stevenson, stand up for what you believe in and what you think is right. I highly recommend this book to anyone who doesn't truly understand what it means for someone to face the racism and injustice that many people have faced. Works Cited “Walter McMillian.” Equal Justice Initiative, 2016, eji.org/cases/Walter McMillian/.Introduction Should.